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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,309.70, 1,456,964.55 and 551,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,309.70, 1,456,964.55 and 551,405.70 is: 827,108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,309.70 : 1,456,964.55 = 551,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,309.70/1,456,964.55 = 551,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,309.70x = 1,456,964.55 × 551,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,309.70x = 803,378,557,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,378,557,567.94/971,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,108.55

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