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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,332.40, 1,456,998.60 and 551,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,332.40, 1,456,998.60 and 551,428.40 is: 827,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,332.40 : 1,456,998.60 = 551,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,332.40/1,456,998.60 = 551,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,332.40x = 1,456,998.60 × 551,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,332.40x = 803,430,406,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,430,406,800.24/971,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,142.60

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