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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,918.70, 1,457,359.65 and 410,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,918.70, 1,457,359.65 and 410,318.70 is: 615,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,918.70 : 1,457,359.65 = 410,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,918.70/1,457,359.65 = 410,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,918.70x = 1,457,359.65 × 410,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,918.70x = 597,981,917,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,981,917,020.46/971,918.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,259.20

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