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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,279.34, 1,461,386.21 and 343,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,279.34, 1,461,386.21 and 343,176.75 is: 514,753.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,279.34 : 1,461,386.21 = 343,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,279.34/1,461,386.21 = 343,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,279.34x = 1,461,386.21 × 343,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,279.34x = 501,513,768,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,513,768,326.73/974,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,753.57

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