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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,601.92, 1,459,542.96 and 341,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,601.92, 1,459,542.96 and 341,498.88 is: 512,473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,601.92 : 1,459,542.96 = 341,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,601.92/1,459,542.96 = 341,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,601.92x = 1,459,542.96 × 341,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,601.92x = 498,432,286,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,432,286,151.89/972,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,473.06

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