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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,474.16, 1,456,162.14 and 371,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,474.16, 1,456,162.14 and 371,237.24 is: 557,028.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,474.16 : 1,456,162.14 = 371,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,474.16/1,456,162.14 = 371,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,474.16x = 1,456,162.14 × 371,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,474.16x = 540,581,613,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,581,613,846.09/970,474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,028.34

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