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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,108.64, 1,462,400.88 and 343,939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,108.64, 1,462,400.88 and 343,939.36 is: 515,816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,108.64 : 1,462,400.88 = 343,939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,108.64/1,462,400.88 = 343,939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,108.64x = 1,462,400.88 × 343,939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,108.64x = 502,977,222,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,977,222,730.64/975,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,816.60

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