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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,028.80, 1,456,074.90 and 550,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,028.80, 1,456,074.90 and 550,812.60 is: 825,103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,028.80 : 1,456,074.90 = 550,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,028.80/1,456,074.90 = 550,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,028.80x = 1,456,074.90 × 550,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,028.80x = 802,024,401,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,024,401,463.74/972,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,103.54

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