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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,379.44, 1,459,221.48 and 341,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,379.44, 1,459,221.48 and 341,295.12 is: 512,171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,379.44 : 1,459,221.48 = 341,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,379.44/1,459,221.48 = 341,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,379.44x = 1,459,221.48 × 341,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,379.44x = 498,025,170,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,025,170,123.18/972,379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,171.64

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