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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,461.10, 1,467,837.45 and 347,322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,461.10, 1,467,837.45 and 347,322.06 is: 521,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,461.10 : 1,467,837.45 = 347,322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,461.10/1,467,837.45 = 347,322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,461.10x = 1,467,837.45 × 347,322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,461.10x = 509,812,326,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,812,326,879.15/978,461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,034.84

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