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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,306.70, 1,456,960.05 and 551,402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,306.70, 1,456,960.05 and 551,402.70 is: 827,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,306.70 : 1,456,960.05 = 551,402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,306.70/1,456,960.05 = 551,402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,306.70x = 1,456,960.05 × 551,402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,306.70x = 803,371,705,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,371,705,362.14/971,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,104.05

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