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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,750.27, 1,456,169.15 and 371,556.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,750.27, 1,456,169.15 and 371,556.01 is: 557,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,750.27 : 1,456,169.15 = 371,556.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,750.27/1,456,169.15 = 371,556.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,750.27x = 1,456,169.15 × 371,556.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,750.27x = 541,048,399,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,048,399,918.19/970,750.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,350.76

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