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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,823.40, 1,456,235.10 and 550,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,823.40, 1,456,235.10 and 550,919.40 is: 826,379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,823.40 : 1,456,235.10 = 550,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,823.40/1,456,235.10 = 550,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,823.40x = 1,456,235.10 × 550,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,823.40x = 802,268,167,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,268,167,550.94/970,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,379.10

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