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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,874.97, 1,474,667.28 and 343,272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,874.97, 1,474,667.28 and 343,272.87 is: 515,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,874.97 : 1,474,667.28 = 343,272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,874.97/1,474,667.28 = 343,272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,874.97x = 1,474,667.28 × 343,272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,874.97x = 506,213,269,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,213,269,500.69/982,874.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,033.23

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