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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,772.70, 1,456,596.45 and 465,138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,772.70, 1,456,596.45 and 465,138.30 is: 697,917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,772.70 : 1,456,596.45 = 465,138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,772.70/1,456,596.45 = 465,138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,772.70x = 1,456,596.45 × 465,138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,772.70x = 677,518,796,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,518,796,539.04/970,772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,917.03

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