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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,259.10, 1,458,534.51 and 341,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,259.10, 1,458,534.51 and 341,061.74 is: 511,643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,259.10 : 1,458,534.51 = 341,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,259.10/1,458,534.51 = 341,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,259.10x = 1,458,534.51 × 341,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,259.10x = 497,450,317,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,450,317,830.65/972,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,643.78

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