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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,898.20, 1,463,847.30 and 344,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,898.20, 1,463,847.30 and 344,875.80 is: 517,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,898.20 : 1,463,847.30 = 344,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,898.20/1,463,847.30 = 344,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,898.20x = 1,463,847.30 × 344,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,898.20x = 504,845,508,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,845,508,665.34/975,898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,313.70

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