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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,068.08, 1,470,311.52 and 340,391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,068.08, 1,470,311.52 and 340,391.64 is: 510,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,068.08 : 1,470,311.52 = 340,391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,068.08/1,470,311.52 = 340,391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,068.08x = 1,470,311.52 × 340,391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,068.08x = 500,481,749,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,481,749,603.69/980,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,660.19

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