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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,122.72, 1,450,305 and 567,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,122.72, 1,450,305 and 567,864 is: 851,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,122.72 : 1,450,305 = 567,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,122.72/1,450,305 = 567,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,122.72x = 1,450,305 × 567,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,122.72x = 823,575,998,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,575,998,520/967,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,573.42

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