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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,953.26, 1,340,838.27 and 632,297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,953.26, 1,340,838.27 and 632,297.58 is: 872,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,953.26 : 1,340,838.27 = 632,297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,953.26/1,340,838.27 = 632,297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,953.26x = 1,340,838.27 × 632,297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,953.26x = 847,808,793,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,808,793,292.39/971,953.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,273.21

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