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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,298.40, 1,461,414.66 and 343,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,298.40, 1,461,414.66 and 343,195.72 is: 514,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,298.40 : 1,461,414.66 = 343,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,298.40/1,461,414.66 = 343,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,298.40x = 1,461,414.66 × 343,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,298.40x = 501,551,256,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,551,256,457.26/974,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,781.98

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