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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,871.91, 1,457,797.34 and 332,169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,871.91, 1,457,797.34 and 332,169.55 is: 498,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,871.91 : 1,457,797.34 = 332,169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,871.91/1,457,797.34 = 332,169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,871.91x = 1,457,797.34 × 332,169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,871.91x = 484,235,884,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,235,884,758.15/971,871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,250.73

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