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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,332.20, 1,456,998.30 and 380,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,332.20, 1,456,998.30 and 380,356.20 is: 570,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,332.20 : 1,456,998.30 = 380,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,332.20/1,456,998.30 = 380,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,332.20x = 1,456,998.30 × 380,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,332.20x = 554,178,336,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,178,336,794.46/971,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,534.30

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