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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,231.40, 1,456,847.10 and 551,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,231.40, 1,456,847.10 and 551,327.40 is: 826,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,231.40 : 1,456,847.10 = 551,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,231.40/1,456,847.10 = 551,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,231.40x = 1,456,847.10 × 551,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,231.40x = 803,199,723,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,199,723,840.54/971,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,991.10

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