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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,518.19, 1,340,237.53 and 631,862.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,518.19, 1,340,237.53 and 631,862.51 is: 871,672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,518.19 : 1,340,237.53 = 631,862.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,518.19/1,340,237.53 = 631,862.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,518.19x = 1,340,237.53 × 631,862.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,518.19x = 846,845,849,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,845,849,702.00/971,518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,672.66

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