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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,822.40, 1,456,233.60 and 550,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,822.40, 1,456,233.60 and 550,918.40 is: 826,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,822.40 : 1,456,233.60 = 550,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,822.40/1,456,233.60 = 550,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,822.40x = 1,456,233.60 × 550,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,822.40x = 802,265,884,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,265,884,938.24/970,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,377.60

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