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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,269.60, 1,472,001.60 and 341,474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,269.60, 1,472,001.60 and 341,474.90 is: 512,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,269.60 : 1,472,001.60 = 341,474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,269.60/1,472,001.60 = 341,474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,269.60x = 1,472,001.60 × 341,474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,269.60x = 502,651,599,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,651,599,159.84/981,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,246.17

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