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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,355.15, 1,457,032.73 and 551,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,355.15, 1,457,032.73 and 551,451.15 is: 827,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,355.15 : 1,457,032.73 = 551,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,355.15/1,457,032.73 = 551,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,355.15x = 1,457,032.73 × 551,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,355.15x = 803,482,371,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,482,371,788.88/971,355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,176.73

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