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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,464.82, 1,463,663.79 and 344,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,464.82, 1,463,663.79 and 344,675.70 is: 517,178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,464.82 : 1,463,663.79 = 344,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,464.82/1,463,663.79 = 344,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,464.82x = 1,463,663.79 × 344,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,464.82x = 504,489,341,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,489,341,382.90/975,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,178.41

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