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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,232.51, 1,461,530.21 and 343,547.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,232.51, 1,461,530.21 and 343,547.07 is: 515,384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,232.51 : 1,461,530.21 = 343,547.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,232.51/1,461,530.21 = 343,547.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,232.51x = 1,461,530.21 × 343,547.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,232.51x = 502,104,419,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,104,419,644.25/974,232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,384.59

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