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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,271.60, 1,456,216.20 and 372,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,271.60, 1,456,216.20 and 372,001.20 is: 557,737.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,271.60 : 1,456,216.20 = 372,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,271.60/1,456,216.20 = 372,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,271.60x = 1,456,216.20 × 372,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,271.60x = 541,714,173,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,714,173,859.44/971,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,737.07

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