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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,504.32, 1,458,901.92 and 341,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,504.32, 1,458,901.92 and 341,307.20 is: 512,011.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,504.32 : 1,458,901.92 = 341,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,504.32/1,458,901.92 = 341,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,504.32x = 1,458,901.92 × 341,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,504.32x = 497,933,729,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,933,729,389.82/972,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,011.84

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