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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,567.70, 1,456,833.15 and 409,967.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,567.70, 1,456,833.15 and 409,967.70 is: 614,732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,567.70 : 1,456,833.15 = 409,967.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,567.70/1,456,833.15 = 409,967.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,567.70x = 1,456,833.15 × 409,967.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,567.70x = 597,254,535,789.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,254,535,789.26/971,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,732.80

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