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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,344.81, 1,456,701.91 and 322,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,344.81, 1,456,701.91 and 322,746.81 is: 484,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,344.81 : 1,456,701.91 = 322,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,344.81/1,456,701.91 = 322,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,344.81x = 1,456,701.91 × 322,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,344.81x = 470,145,892,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,145,892,959.67/971,344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,015.45

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