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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,524.08, 1,463,298.42 and 343,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,524.08, 1,463,298.42 and 343,995.04 is: 515,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,524.08 : 1,463,298.42 = 343,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,524.08/1,463,298.42 = 343,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,524.08x = 1,463,298.42 × 343,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,524.08x = 503,367,398,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,367,398,519.84/975,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,996.90

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