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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,335.20, 1,457,002.80 and 551,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,335.20, 1,457,002.80 and 551,431.20 is: 827,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,335.20 : 1,457,002.80 = 551,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,335.20/1,457,002.80 = 551,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,335.20x = 1,457,002.80 × 551,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,335.20x = 803,436,802,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,436,802,407.36/971,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,146.80

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