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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,118.16, 1,454,822.44 and 370,782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,118.16, 1,454,822.44 and 370,782.96 is: 556,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,118.16 : 1,454,822.44 = 370,782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,118.16/1,454,822.44 = 370,782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,118.16x = 1,454,822.44 × 370,782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,118.16x = 539,423,370,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,423,370,577.62/970,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,038.83

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