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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,938.20, 1,463,907.30 and 344,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,938.20, 1,463,907.30 and 344,915.80 is: 517,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,938.20 : 1,463,907.30 = 344,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,938.20/1,463,907.30 = 344,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,938.20x = 1,463,907.30 × 344,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,938.20x = 504,924,757,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,924,757,505.34/975,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,373.70

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