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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,323.80, 1,456,985.70 and 544,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,323.80, 1,456,985.70 and 544,421.40 is: 816,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,323.80 : 1,456,985.70 = 544,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,323.80/1,456,985.70 = 544,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,323.80x = 1,456,985.70 × 544,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,323.80x = 793,214,194,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,214,194,573.98/971,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816,632.10

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