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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,517.19, 1,340,236.15 and 631,861.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,517.19, 1,340,236.15 and 631,861.51 is: 871,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,517.19 : 1,340,236.15 = 631,861.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,517.19/1,340,236.15 = 631,861.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,517.19x = 1,340,236.15 × 631,861.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,517.19x = 846,843,637,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,843,637,495.59/971,517.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,671.29

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