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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,801.41, 1,457,077.69 and 403,574.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,801.41, 1,457,077.69 and 403,574.46 is: 605,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,801.41 : 1,457,077.69 = 403,574.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,801.41/1,457,077.69 = 403,574.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,801.41x = 1,457,077.69 × 403,574.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,801.41x = 588,039,339,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,039,339,901.93/971,801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,102.38

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