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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,380.59, 1,461,538.08 and 343,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,380.59, 1,461,538.08 and 343,278 is: 514,905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,380.59 : 1,461,538.08 = 343,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,380.59/1,461,538.08 = 343,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,380.59x = 1,461,538.08 × 343,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,380.59x = 501,713,869,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,713,869,026.24/974,380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,905.44

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