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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,022.80, 1,456,065.90 and 550,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,022.80, 1,456,065.90 and 550,806.60 is: 825,094.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,022.80 : 1,456,065.90 = 550,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,022.80/1,456,065.90 = 550,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,022.80x = 1,456,065.90 × 550,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,022.80x = 802,010,707,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,010,707,754.94/972,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,094.54

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