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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,118.64, 1,454,823.18 and 370,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,118.64, 1,454,823.18 and 370,783.44 is: 556,039.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,118.64 : 1,454,823.18 = 370,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,118.64/1,454,823.18 = 370,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,118.64x = 1,454,823.18 × 370,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,118.64x = 539,424,343,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,424,343,272.14/970,118.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,039.56

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