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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,872.66, 1,457,798.46 and 332,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,872.66, 1,457,798.46 and 332,170.30 is: 498,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,872.66 : 1,457,798.46 = 332,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,872.66/1,457,798.46 = 332,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,872.66x = 1,457,798.46 × 332,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,872.66x = 484,237,351,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,237,351,797.74/971,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,251.85

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