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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,521.44, 1,340,242.02 and 631,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,521.44, 1,340,242.02 and 631,865.76 is: 871,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,521.44 : 1,340,242.02 = 631,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,521.44/1,340,242.02 = 631,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,521.44x = 1,340,242.02 × 631,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,521.44x = 846,853,042,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,853,042,551.24/971,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,677.15

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