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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,345.06, 1,456,702.28 and 322,747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,345.06, 1,456,702.28 and 322,747.06 is: 484,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,345.06 : 1,456,702.28 = 322,747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,345.06/1,456,702.28 = 322,747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,345.06x = 1,456,702.28 × 322,747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,345.06x = 470,146,378,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,146,378,165.30/971,345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,015.82

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