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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,963.50, 1,462,147.27 and 343,729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,963.50, 1,462,147.27 and 343,729.69 is: 515,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,963.50 : 1,462,147.27 = 343,729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,963.50/1,462,147.27 = 343,729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,963.50x = 1,462,147.27 × 343,729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,963.50x = 502,583,423,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,583,423,336.75/974,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,489.48

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