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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,946.63, 1,466,511.78 and 551,174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,946.63, 1,466,511.78 and 551,174.91 is: 825,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,946.63 : 1,466,511.78 = 551,174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,946.63/1,466,511.78 = 551,174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,946.63x = 1,466,511.78 × 551,174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,946.63x = 808,304,498,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,304,498,355.44/978,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,688.01

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