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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,709.40, 1,457,564.10 and 306,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,709.40, 1,457,564.10 and 306,861.40 is: 460,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,709.40 : 1,457,564.10 = 306,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,709.40/1,457,564.10 = 306,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,709.40x = 1,457,564.10 × 306,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,709.40x = 447,270,160,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,270,160,315.74/971,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,292.10

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