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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,031.40, 1,462,547.10 and 343,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,031.40, 1,462,547.10 and 343,863.20 is: 515,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,031.40 : 1,462,547.10 = 343,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,031.40/1,462,547.10 = 343,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,031.40x = 1,462,547.10 × 343,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,031.40x = 502,916,125,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,916,125,956.72/975,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,794.80

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