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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,474.30, 1,458,711.45 and 341,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,474.30, 1,458,711.45 and 341,451.90 is: 512,177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,474.30 : 1,458,711.45 = 341,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,474.30/1,458,711.45 = 341,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,474.30x = 1,458,711.45 × 341,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,474.30x = 498,079,796,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,079,796,154.26/972,474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,177.85

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