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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,440.35, 1,457,483.10 and 431,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,440.35, 1,457,483.10 and 431,621.52 is: 647,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,440.35 : 1,457,483.10 = 431,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,440.35/1,457,483.10 = 431,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,440.35x = 1,457,483.10 × 431,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,440.35x = 629,081,070,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,081,070,996.31/971,440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,575.60

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