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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,591.76, 1,456,924.44 and 550,687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,591.76, 1,456,924.44 and 550,687.76 is: 826,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,591.76 : 1,456,924.44 = 550,687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,591.76/1,456,924.44 = 550,687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,591.76x = 1,456,924.44 × 550,687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,591.76x = 802,310,456,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,310,456,352.85/970,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,619.89

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