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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,980.39, 1,458,980.60 and 324,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,980.39, 1,458,980.60 and 324,326.92 is: 486,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,980.39 : 1,458,980.60 = 324,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,980.39/1,458,980.60 = 324,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,980.39x = 1,458,980.60 × 324,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,980.39x = 473,186,682,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,186,682,716.12/972,980.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,327.05

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