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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,234.40, 1,456,851.60 and 551,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,234.40, 1,456,851.60 and 551,330.40 is: 826,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,234.40 : 1,456,851.60 = 551,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,234.40/1,456,851.60 = 551,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,234.40x = 1,456,851.60 × 551,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,234.40x = 803,206,575,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,206,575,368.64/971,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,995.60

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