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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,732.20, 1,462,098.30 and 343,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,732.20, 1,462,098.30 and 343,436.20 is: 515,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,732.20 : 1,462,098.30 = 343,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,732.20/1,462,098.30 = 343,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,732.20x = 1,462,098.30 × 343,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,732.20x = 502,137,484,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,137,484,178.46/974,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,154.30

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