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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,366.46, 1,457,225.01 and 439,138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,366.46, 1,457,225.01 and 439,138.14 is: 658,786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,366.46 : 1,457,225.01 = 439,138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,366.46/1,457,225.01 = 439,138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,366.46x = 1,457,225.01 × 439,138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,366.46x = 639,923,080,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,923,080,452.88/971,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,786.47

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