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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,251.80, 1,456,877.70 and 635,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,251.80, 1,456,877.70 and 635,328.60 is: 952,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,251.80 : 1,456,877.70 = 635,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,251.80/1,456,877.70 = 635,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,251.80x = 1,456,877.70 × 635,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,251.80x = 925,596,069,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,596,069,512.22/971,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,992.90

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