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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,292.20, 1,458,875.70 and 341,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,292.20, 1,458,875.70 and 341,658.60 is: 512,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,292.20 : 1,458,875.70 = 341,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,292.20/1,458,875.70 = 341,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,292.20x = 1,458,875.70 × 341,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,292.20x = 498,437,429,236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,437,429,236.02/972,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,641.60

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