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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,982.20, 1,463,973.30 and 344,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,982.20, 1,463,973.30 and 344,959.80 is: 517,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,982.20 : 1,463,973.30 = 344,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,982.20/1,463,973.30 = 344,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,982.20x = 1,463,973.30 × 344,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,982.20x = 505,011,936,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,011,936,773.34/975,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,439.70

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