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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,912.06, 1,459,445.85 and 341,967.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,912.06, 1,459,445.85 and 341,967.42 is: 512,978.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,912.06 : 1,459,445.85 = 341,967.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,912.06/1,459,445.85 = 341,967.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,912.06x = 1,459,445.85 × 341,967.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,912.06x = 499,082,931,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,082,931,954.21/972,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,978.46

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