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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,908.80, 1,465,363.20 and 550,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,908.80, 1,465,363.20 and 550,006.40 is: 825,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,908.80 : 1,465,363.20 = 550,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,908.80/1,465,363.20 = 550,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,908.80x = 1,465,363.20 × 550,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,908.80x = 805,959,138,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,959,138,324.48/976,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,009.60

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