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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,079.95, 1,468,287.30 and 339,234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,079.95, 1,468,287.30 and 339,234.36 is: 508,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,079.95 : 1,468,287.30 = 339,234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,079.95/1,468,287.30 = 339,234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,079.95x = 1,468,287.30 × 339,234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,079.95x = 498,093,502,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,093,502,511.63/979,079.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,736.29

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