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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,960.12, 1,462,142.21 and 343,726.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,960.12, 1,462,142.21 and 343,726.31 is: 515,484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,960.12 : 1,462,142.21 = 343,726.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,960.12/1,462,142.21 = 343,726.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,960.12x = 1,462,142.21 × 343,726.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,960.12x = 502,576,748,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,576,748,475.27/974,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,484.42

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