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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,155.72, 1,456,716.30 and 371,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,155.72, 1,456,716.30 and 371,954.44 is: 557,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,155.72 : 1,456,716.30 = 371,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,155.72/1,456,716.30 = 371,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,155.72x = 1,456,716.30 × 371,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,155.72x = 541,832,095,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,832,095,605.37/971,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,925.04

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