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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,992.20, 1,457,988.30 and 474,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,992.20, 1,457,988.30 and 474,328.20 is: 711,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,992.20 : 1,457,988.30 = 474,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,992.20/1,457,988.30 = 474,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,992.20x = 1,457,988.30 × 474,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,992.20x = 691,564,965,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,564,965,960.06/971,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,492.30

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