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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,244.70, 1,454,848.65 and 408,644.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,244.70, 1,454,848.65 and 408,644.70 is: 612,748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,244.70 : 1,454,848.65 = 408,644.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,244.70/1,454,848.65 = 408,644.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,244.70x = 1,454,848.65 × 408,644.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,244.70x = 594,516,190,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,516,190,124.66/970,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,748.71

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