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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,022.24, 1,461,711.60 and 342,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,022.24, 1,461,711.60 and 342,986.88 is: 514,719.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,022.24 : 1,461,711.60 = 342,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,022.24/1,461,711.60 = 342,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,022.24x = 1,461,711.60 × 342,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,022.24x = 501,347,901,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,347,901,143.81/974,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,719.15

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