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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,440.72, 1,455,833.91 and 330,708.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,440.72, 1,455,833.91 and 330,708.99 is: 496,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,440.72 : 1,455,833.91 = 330,708.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,440.72/1,455,833.91 = 330,708.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,440.72x = 1,455,833.91 × 330,708.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,440.72x = 481,457,361,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,457,361,983.85/970,440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,122.38

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