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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,872.64, 1,459,236.96 and 341,792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,872.64, 1,459,236.96 and 341,792.64 is: 512,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,872.64 : 1,459,236.96 = 341,792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,872.64/1,459,236.96 = 341,792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,872.64x = 1,459,236.96 × 341,792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,872.64x = 498,756,452,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,756,452,943.97/972,872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,663.66

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