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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,330.70, 1,456,996.05 and 551,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,330.70, 1,456,996.05 and 551,426.70 is: 827,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,330.70 : 1,456,996.05 = 551,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,330.70/1,456,996.05 = 551,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,330.70x = 1,456,996.05 × 551,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,330.70x = 803,426,523,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,426,523,764.54/971,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,140.05

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