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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,311.20, 1,456,966.80 and 551,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,311.20, 1,456,966.80 and 551,407.20 is: 827,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,311.20 : 1,456,966.80 = 551,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,311.20/1,456,966.80 = 551,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,311.20x = 1,456,966.80 × 551,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,311.20x = 803,381,983,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,381,983,680.96/971,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,110.80

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