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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,871.66, 1,457,796.96 and 332,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,871.66, 1,457,796.96 and 332,169.30 is: 498,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,871.66 : 1,457,796.96 = 332,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,871.66/1,457,796.96 = 332,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,871.66x = 1,457,796.96 × 332,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,871.66x = 484,235,395,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,235,395,745.33/971,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,250.35

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