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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,961.08, 984,695.94 and 551,465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,961.08, 984,695.94 and 551,465.21 is: 825,315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,961.08 : 984,695.94 = 551,465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,961.08/984,695.94 = 551,465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,961.08x = 984,695.94 × 551,465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,961.08x = 543,025,555,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,025,555,799.99/657,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,315.62

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