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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,478.16, 1,456,168.14 and 371,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,478.16, 1,456,168.14 and 371,241.24 is: 557,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,478.16 : 1,456,168.14 = 371,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,478.16/1,456,168.14 = 371,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,478.16x = 1,456,168.14 × 371,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,478.16x = 540,589,665,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,589,665,942.09/970,478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,034.34

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