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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,087.83, 1,461,277.55 and 342,890.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,087.83, 1,461,277.55 and 342,890.47 is: 514,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,087.83 : 1,461,277.55 = 342,890.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,087.83/1,461,277.55 = 342,890.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,087.83x = 1,461,277.55 × 342,890.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,087.83x = 501,058,145,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,058,145,919.95/974,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,387.03

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