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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,315.92, 1,455,754.50 and 401,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,315.92, 1,455,754.50 and 401,591.88 is: 602,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,315.92 : 1,455,754.50 = 401,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,315.92/1,455,754.50 = 401,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,315.92x = 1,455,754.50 × 401,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,315.92x = 584,619,186,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,619,186,473.46/970,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,503.96

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