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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,951, 1,460,090.84 and 341,864.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,951, 1,460,090.84 and 341,864.88 is: 513,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,951 : 1,460,090.84 = 341,864.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,951/1,460,090.84 = 341,864.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,951x = 1,460,090.84 × 341,864.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,951x = 499,153,779,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,153,779,805.70/972,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,030.75

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