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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,947.20, 1,463,920.80 and 344,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,947.20, 1,463,920.80 and 344,924.80 is: 517,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,947.20 : 1,463,920.80 = 344,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,947.20/1,463,920.80 = 344,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,947.20x = 1,463,920.80 × 344,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,947.20x = 504,942,589,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,942,589,155.84/975,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,387.20

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