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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,159.83, 1,459,581.26 and 341,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,159.83, 1,459,581.26 and 341,926.29 is: 512,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,159.83 : 1,459,581.26 = 341,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,159.83/1,459,581.26 = 341,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,159.83x = 1,459,581.26 × 341,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,159.83x = 499,069,203,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,069,203,475.69/973,159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,833.75

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