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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,118.12, 1,455,166.94 and 379,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,118.12, 1,455,166.94 and 379,137 is: 568,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,118.12 : 1,455,166.94 = 379,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,118.12/1,455,166.94 = 379,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,118.12x = 1,455,166.94 × 379,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,118.12x = 551,707,628,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,707,628,130.78/970,118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,701.50

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