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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,998.30, 1,457,153.55 and 544,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,998.30, 1,457,153.55 and 544,533.30 is: 817,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,998.30 : 1,457,153.55 = 544,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,998.30/1,457,153.55 = 544,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,998.30x = 1,457,153.55 × 544,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,998.30x = 793,468,631,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,468,631,188.22/970,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,167.89

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