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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,713.40, 1,457,570.10 and 306,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,713.40, 1,457,570.10 and 306,865.40 is: 460,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,713.40 : 1,457,570.10 = 306,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,713.40/1,457,570.10 = 306,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,713.40x = 1,457,570.10 × 306,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,713.40x = 447,277,831,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,277,831,764.54/971,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,298.10

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