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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,454.45, 1,457,181.68 and 551,550.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,454.45, 1,457,181.68 and 551,550.45 is: 827,325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,454.45 : 1,457,181.68 = 551,550.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,454.45/1,457,181.68 = 551,550.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,454.45x = 1,457,181.68 × 551,550.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,454.45x = 803,709,208,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,709,208,578.00/971,454.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,325.68

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