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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,652.30, 1,461,978.45 and 343,629.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,652.30, 1,461,978.45 and 343,629.90 is: 515,444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,652.30 : 1,461,978.45 = 343,629.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,652.30/1,461,978.45 = 343,629.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,652.30x = 1,461,978.45 × 343,629.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,652.30x = 502,379,508,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,379,508,575.66/974,652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,444.85

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