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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,004.20, 1,464,006.30 and 344,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,004.20, 1,464,006.30 and 344,981.80 is: 517,472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,004.20 : 1,464,006.30 = 344,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,004.20/1,464,006.30 = 344,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,004.20x = 1,464,006.30 × 344,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,004.20x = 505,055,528,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,055,528,585.34/976,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,472.70

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