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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,315.04, 1,458,463.92 and 341,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,315.04, 1,458,463.92 and 341,080.96 is: 511,618.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,315.04 : 1,458,463.92 = 341,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,315.04/1,458,463.92 = 341,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,315.04x = 1,458,463.92 × 341,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,315.04x = 497,454,273,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,454,273,958.96/972,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,618.41

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