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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,478.08, 1,462,919.52 and 344,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,478.08, 1,462,919.52 and 344,244.48 is: 516,261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,478.08 : 1,462,919.52 = 344,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,478.08/1,462,919.52 = 344,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,478.08x = 1,462,919.52 × 344,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,478.08x = 503,601,969,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,601,969,444.25/975,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,261.70

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