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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,916.56, 1,459,452.60 and 341,971.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,916.56, 1,459,452.60 and 341,971.92 is: 512,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,916.56 : 1,459,452.60 = 341,971.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,916.56/1,459,452.60 = 341,971.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,916.56x = 1,459,452.60 × 341,971.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,916.56x = 499,091,807,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,091,807,770.99/972,916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,985.21

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