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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,789.71, 1,456,394.77 and 371,750.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,789.71, 1,456,394.77 and 371,750.90 is: 557,706.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,789.71 : 1,456,394.77 = 371,750.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,789.71/1,456,394.77 = 371,750.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,789.71x = 1,456,394.77 × 371,750.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,789.71x = 541,416,058,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,416,058,291.44/970,789.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,706.84

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