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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,329.38, 1,341,280.53 and 609,375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,329.38, 1,341,280.53 and 609,375.48 is: 841,468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,329.38 : 1,341,280.53 = 609,375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,329.38/1,341,280.53 = 609,375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,329.38x = 1,341,280.53 × 609,375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,329.38x = 817,343,466,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,343,466,783.40/971,329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,468.90

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