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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,166.62, 1,455,530.82 and 401,442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,166.62, 1,455,530.82 and 401,442.73 is: 602,280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,166.62 : 1,455,530.82 = 401,442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,166.62/1,455,530.82 = 401,442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,166.62x = 1,455,530.82 × 401,442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,166.62x = 584,312,269,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,312,269,023.06/970,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,280.33

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