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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,322.23, 1,456,158.70 and 401,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,322.23, 1,456,158.70 and 401,706.28 is: 602,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,322.23 : 1,456,158.70 = 401,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,322.23/1,456,158.70 = 401,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,322.23x = 1,456,158.70 × 401,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,322.23x = 584,948,086,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,948,086,338.48/970,322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,839.00

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