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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,788.62, 1,456,393.13 and 371,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,788.62, 1,456,393.13 and 371,749.80 is: 557,705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,788.62 : 1,456,393.13 = 371,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,788.62/1,456,393.13 = 371,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,788.62x = 1,456,393.13 × 371,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,788.62x = 541,413,854,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,413,854,798.87/970,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,705.19

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