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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,862.66, 1,457,783.46 and 332,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,862.66, 1,457,783.46 and 332,160.30 is: 498,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,862.66 : 1,457,783.46 = 332,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,862.66/1,457,783.46 = 332,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,862.66x = 1,457,783.46 × 332,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,862.66x = 484,217,791,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,217,791,408.64/971,862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,236.85

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