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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,168.83, 1,459,594.74 and 341,935.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,168.83, 1,459,594.74 and 341,935.29 is: 512,847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,168.83 : 1,459,594.74 = 341,935.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,168.83/1,459,594.74 = 341,935.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,168.83x = 1,459,594.74 × 341,935.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,168.83x = 499,086,950,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,086,950,704.38/973,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,847.24

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