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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,323.20, 1,456,984.80 and 380,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,323.20, 1,456,984.80 and 380,347.20 is: 570,520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,323.20 : 1,456,984.80 = 380,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,323.20/1,456,984.80 = 380,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,323.20x = 1,456,984.80 × 380,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,323.20x = 554,160,089,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,160,089,122.56/971,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,520.80

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