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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,597.60, 1,457,396.40 and 735,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,597.60, 1,457,396.40 and 735,401.60 is: 1,103,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,597.60 : 1,457,396.40 = 735,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,597.60/1,457,396.40 = 735,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,597.60x = 1,457,396.40 × 735,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,597.60x = 1,071,771,644,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,771,644,394.24/971,597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,102.40

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