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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,541.40, 1,454,718.60 and 465,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,541.40, 1,454,718.60 and 465,344.40 is: 697,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,541.40 : 1,454,718.60 = 465,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,541.40/1,454,718.60 = 465,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,541.40x = 1,454,718.60 × 465,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,541.40x = 676,945,154,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,945,154,085.84/970,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,492.30

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