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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,086.83, 1,461,276.05 and 342,889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,086.83, 1,461,276.05 and 342,889.47 is: 514,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,086.83 : 1,461,276.05 = 342,889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,086.83/1,461,276.05 = 342,889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,086.83x = 1,461,276.05 × 342,889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,086.83x = 501,056,168,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,056,168,593.75/974,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,385.53

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