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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,347.56, 1,456,706.02 and 322,749.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,347.56, 1,456,706.02 and 322,749.56 is: 484,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,347.56 : 1,456,706.02 = 322,749.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,347.56/1,456,706.02 = 322,749.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,347.56x = 1,456,706.02 × 322,749.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,347.56x = 470,151,227,004.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,151,227,004.35/971,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,019.57

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