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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,564.20, 1,456,827.90 and 409,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,564.20, 1,456,827.90 and 409,964.20 is: 614,727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,564.20 : 1,456,827.90 = 409,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,564.20/1,456,827.90 = 409,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,564.20x = 1,456,827.90 × 409,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,564.20x = 597,247,284,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,247,284,561.18/971,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,727.55

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