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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,741.82, 1,173,398.40 and 706,000.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,741.82, 1,173,398.40 and 706,000.14 is: 972,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,741.82 : 1,173,398.40 = 706,000.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,741.82/1,173,398.40 = 706,000.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,741.82x = 1,173,398.40 × 706,000.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,741.82x = 828,419,434,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,419,434,675.78/851,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,618.01

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