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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,320.86, 1,461,488.97 and 343,090.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,320.86, 1,461,488.97 and 343,090.14 is: 514,637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,320.86 : 1,461,488.97 = 343,090.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,320.86/1,461,488.97 = 343,090.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,320.86x = 1,461,488.97 × 343,090.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,320.86x = 501,422,455,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,422,455,325.76/974,320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,637.91

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