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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,885.20, 1,451,827.80 and 547,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,885.20, 1,451,827.80 and 547,981.20 is: 821,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,885.20 : 1,451,827.80 = 547,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,885.20/1,451,827.80 = 547,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,885.20x = 1,451,827.80 × 547,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,885.20x = 795,574,340,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,574,340,037.36/967,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,971.80

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