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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,294.97, 1,456,592.54 and 410,373.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,294.97, 1,456,592.54 and 410,373.21 is: 615,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,294.97 : 1,456,592.54 = 410,373.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,294.97/1,456,592.54 = 410,373.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,294.97x = 1,456,592.54 × 410,373.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,294.97x = 597,746,554,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,746,554,249.99/971,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,411.97

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