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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,273.11, 1,455,672.24 and 549,844.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,273.11, 1,455,672.24 and 549,844.23 is: 824,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,273.11 : 1,455,672.24 = 549,844.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,273.11/1,455,672.24 = 549,844.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,273.11x = 1,455,672.24 × 549,844.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,273.11x = 800,392,981,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,392,981,935.18/970,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,915.14

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