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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,994.56, 1,459,569.60 and 342,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,994.56, 1,459,569.60 and 342,049.92 is: 513,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,994.56 : 1,459,569.60 = 342,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,994.56/1,459,569.60 = 342,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,994.56x = 1,459,569.60 × 342,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,994.56x = 499,245,664,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,245,664,914.43/972,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,102.22

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