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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,338.20, 1,457,007.30 and 380,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,338.20, 1,457,007.30 and 380,362.20 is: 570,543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,338.20 : 1,457,007.30 = 380,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,338.20/1,457,007.30 = 380,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,338.20x = 1,457,007.30 × 380,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,338.20x = 554,190,502,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,190,502,044.06/971,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,543.30

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