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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,390.96, 1,457,261.80 and 439,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,390.96, 1,457,261.80 and 439,162.64 is: 658,823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,390.96 : 1,457,261.80 = 439,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,390.96/1,457,261.80 = 439,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,390.96x = 1,457,261.80 × 439,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,390.96x = 639,974,939,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,974,939,259.15/971,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,823.24

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