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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,651.84, 1,463,651.84 and 344,931.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,651.84, 1,463,651.84 and 344,931.84 is: 517,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,651.84 : 1,463,651.84 = 344,931.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,651.84/1,463,651.84 = 344,931.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,651.84x = 1,463,651.84 × 344,931.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,651.84x = 504,860,122,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,860,122,290.59/975,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,459.30

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