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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,190.90, 1,459,786.35 and 342,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,190.90, 1,459,786.35 and 342,022.70 is: 513,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,190.90 : 1,459,786.35 = 342,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,190.90/1,459,786.35 = 342,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,190.90x = 1,459,786.35 × 342,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,190.90x = 499,280,068,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,280,068,850.15/973,190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,034.05

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