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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,316.04, 1,458,465.42 and 341,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,316.04, 1,458,465.42 and 341,081.96 is: 511,619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,316.04 : 1,458,465.42 = 341,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,316.04/1,458,465.42 = 341,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,316.04x = 1,458,465.42 × 341,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,316.04x = 497,456,244,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,456,244,045.82/972,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,619.91

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