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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,935.70, 1,463,903.55 and 344,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,935.70, 1,463,903.55 and 344,913.30 is: 517,369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,935.70 : 1,463,903.55 = 344,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,935.70/1,463,903.55 = 344,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,935.70x = 1,463,903.55 × 344,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,935.70x = 504,919,804,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,919,804,312.22/975,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,369.95

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