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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,279.84, 1,461,386.96 and 343,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,279.84, 1,461,386.96 and 343,177.25 is: 514,754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,279.84 : 1,461,386.96 = 343,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,279.84/1,461,386.96 = 343,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,279.84x = 1,461,386.96 × 343,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,279.84x = 501,514,756,402.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,514,756,402.77/974,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,754.32

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