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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,097.48, 1,468,313.52 and 339,251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,097.48, 1,468,313.52 and 339,251.90 is: 508,762.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,097.48 : 1,468,313.52 = 339,251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,097.48/1,468,313.52 = 339,251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,097.48x = 1,468,313.52 × 339,251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,097.48x = 498,128,151,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,128,151,455.69/979,097.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,762.57

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