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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,583.32, 1,457,541.07 and 331,851.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,583.32, 1,457,541.07 and 331,851.94 is: 497,834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,583.32 : 1,457,541.07 = 331,851.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,583.32/1,457,541.07 = 331,851.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,583.32x = 1,457,541.07 × 331,851.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,583.32x = 483,687,827,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,687,827,235.69/971,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,834.63

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