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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,752.95, 1,447,996.77 and 515,857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,752.95, 1,447,996.77 and 515,857.52 is: 774,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,752.95 : 1,447,996.77 = 515,857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,752.95/1,447,996.77 = 515,857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,752.95x = 1,447,996.77 × 515,857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,752.95x = 746,960,015,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,960,015,500.23/964,752.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,250.05

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