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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,339.20, 1,457,008.80 and 551,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,339.20, 1,457,008.80 and 551,435.20 is: 827,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,339.20 : 1,457,008.80 = 551,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,339.20/1,457,008.80 = 551,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,339.20x = 1,457,008.80 × 551,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,339.20x = 803,445,939,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,445,939,029.76/971,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,152.80

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