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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,071.96, 1,468,275.31 and 339,226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,071.96, 1,468,275.31 and 339,226.35 is: 508,724.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,071.96 : 1,468,275.31 = 339,226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,071.96/1,468,275.31 = 339,226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,071.96x = 1,468,275.31 × 339,226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,071.96x = 498,077,674,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,077,674,206.42/979,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,724.28

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