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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,479.08, 1,462,921.02 and 344,245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,479.08, 1,462,921.02 and 344,245.48 is: 516,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,479.08 : 1,462,921.02 = 344,245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,479.08/1,462,921.02 = 344,245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,479.08x = 1,462,921.02 × 344,245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,479.08x = 503,603,948,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,603,948,731.99/975,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,263.20

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