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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,092.83, 1,461,285.06 and 342,895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,092.83, 1,461,285.06 and 342,895.47 is: 514,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,092.83 : 1,461,285.06 = 342,895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,092.83/1,461,285.06 = 342,895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,092.83x = 1,461,285.06 × 342,895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,092.83x = 501,068,027,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,068,027,452.68/974,092.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,394.53

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