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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,003.96, 1,458,909.78 and 341,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,003.96, 1,458,909.78 and 341,990.20 is: 512,775.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,003.96 : 1,458,909.78 = 341,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,003.96/1,458,909.78 = 341,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,003.96x = 1,458,909.78 × 341,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,003.96x = 498,932,847,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,932,847,444.16/973,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,775.76

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