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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,606.87, 1,470,067.76 and 340,827.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,606.87, 1,470,067.76 and 340,827.49 is: 510,948.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,606.87 : 1,470,067.76 = 340,827.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,606.87/1,470,067.76 = 340,827.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,606.87x = 1,470,067.76 × 340,827.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,606.87x = 501,039,501,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,039,501,947.62/980,606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,948.39

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