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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,079.60, 1,454,428.20 and 370,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,079.60, 1,454,428.20 and 370,809.20 is: 555,949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,079.60 : 1,454,428.20 = 370,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,079.60/1,454,428.20 = 370,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,079.60x = 1,454,428.20 × 370,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,079.60x = 539,315,357,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,315,357,299.44/970,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,949.59

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