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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,331.70, 1,456,997.55 and 876,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,331.70, 1,456,997.55 and 876,853.30 is: 1,315,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,331.70 : 1,456,997.55 = 876,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,331.70/1,456,997.55 = 876,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,331.70x = 1,456,997.55 × 876,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,331.70x = 1,277,573,109,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,573,109,809.42/971,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,279.95

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