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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,259.60, 1,458,535.26 and 341,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,259.60, 1,458,535.26 and 341,062.24 is: 511,644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,259.60 : 1,458,535.26 = 341,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,259.60/1,458,535.26 = 341,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,259.60x = 1,458,535.26 × 341,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,259.60x = 497,451,302,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,451,302,894.58/972,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,644.53

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