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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,382.60, 1,461,541.08 and 343,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,382.60, 1,461,541.08 and 343,280 is: 514,908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,382.60 : 1,461,541.08 = 343,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,382.60/1,461,541.08 = 343,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,382.60x = 1,461,541.08 × 343,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,382.60x = 501,717,821,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,717,821,942.40/974,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,908.44

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