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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,324.70, 571,987.05 and 97,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,324.70, 571,987.05 and 97,014.70 is: 145,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,324.70 : 571,987.05 = 97,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,324.70/571,987.05 = 97,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,324.70x = 571,987.05 × 97,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,324.70x = 55,491,152,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491,152,059.64/381,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,522.05

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