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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,800.16, 1,457,075.81 and 403,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,800.16, 1,457,075.81 and 403,573.21 is: 605,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,800.16 : 1,457,075.81 = 403,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,800.16/1,457,075.81 = 403,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,800.16x = 1,457,075.81 × 403,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,800.16x = 588,036,759,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,036,759,221.29/971,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,100.50

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