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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,002.78, 1,340,141.67 and 584,209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,002.78, 1,340,141.67 and 584,209.15 is: 806,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,002.78 : 1,340,141.67 = 584,209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,002.78/1,340,141.67 = 584,209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,002.78x = 1,340,141.67 × 584,209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,002.78x = 782,923,022,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,923,022,559.93/971,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,303.59

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