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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,934.70, 1,463,902.05 and 344,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,934.70, 1,463,902.05 and 344,912.30 is: 517,368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,934.70 : 1,463,902.05 = 344,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,934.70/1,463,902.05 = 344,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,934.70x = 1,463,902.05 × 344,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,934.70x = 504,917,823,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,917,823,040.22/975,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,368.45

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