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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,335.72, 1,456,109.34 and 655,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,335.72, 1,456,109.34 and 655,902.28 is: 983,249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,335.72 : 1,456,109.34 = 655,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,335.72/1,456,109.34 = 655,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,335.72x = 1,456,109.34 × 655,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,335.72x = 955,065,436,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,065,436,035.30/971,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,249.58

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