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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,334.72, 1,456,107.84 and 655,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,334.72, 1,456,107.84 and 655,901.28 is: 983,248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,334.72 : 1,456,107.84 = 655,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,334.72/1,456,107.84 = 655,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,334.72x = 1,456,107.84 × 655,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,334.72x = 955,062,996,074.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,062,996,074.04/971,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,248.08

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