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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,519.57, 1,340,239.43 and 631,863.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,519.57, 1,340,239.43 and 631,863.89 is: 871,674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,519.57 : 1,340,239.43 = 631,863.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,519.57/1,340,239.43 = 631,863.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,519.57x = 1,340,239.43 × 631,863.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,519.57x = 846,848,894,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,848,894,649.65/971,519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,674.57

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