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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,601.30, 1,455,433.65 and 550,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,601.30, 1,455,433.65 and 550,385.10 is: 824,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,601.30 : 1,455,433.65 = 550,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,601.30/1,455,433.65 = 550,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,601.30x = 1,455,433.65 × 550,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,601.30x = 801,048,994,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,048,994,998.62/971,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,462.66

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