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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,966.96, 1,457,078.76 and 550,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,966.96, 1,457,078.76 and 550,963.44 is: 825,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,966.96 : 1,457,078.76 = 550,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,966.96/1,457,078.76 = 550,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,966.96x = 1,457,078.76 × 550,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,966.96x = 802,797,125,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,797,125,960.53/972,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,102.15

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