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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,957.24, 1,464,053.94 and 344,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,957.24, 1,464,053.94 and 344,741.88 is: 517,154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,957.24 : 1,464,053.94 = 344,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,957.24/1,464,053.94 = 344,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,957.24x = 1,464,053.94 × 344,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,957.24x = 504,720,707,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,720,707,697.01/975,957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,154.53

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