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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,299.60, 1,455,449.40 and 438,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,299.60, 1,455,449.40 and 438,421.20 is: 657,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,299.60 : 1,455,449.40 = 438,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,299.60/1,455,449.40 = 438,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,299.60x = 1,455,449.40 × 438,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,299.60x = 638,099,872,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,099,872,487.28/970,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,631.80

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