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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,044.96, 1,458,971.28 and 342,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,044.96, 1,458,971.28 and 342,031.20 is: 512,837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,044.96 : 1,458,971.28 = 342,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,044.96/1,458,971.28 = 342,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,044.96x = 1,458,971.28 × 342,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,044.96x = 499,013,697,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,013,697,663.94/973,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,837.25

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