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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,299.92, 1,454,202.44 and 514,851.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,299.92, 1,454,202.44 and 514,851.12 is: 770,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,299.92 : 1,454,202.44 = 514,851.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,299.92/1,454,202.44 = 514,851.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,299.92x = 1,454,202.44 × 514,851.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,299.92x = 748,697,754,940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,697,754,940.73/971,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,820.36

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