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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,231.20, 1,450,846.80 and 524,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,231.20, 1,450,846.80 and 524,863.20 is: 787,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,231.20 : 1,450,846.80 = 524,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,231.20/1,450,846.80 = 524,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,231.20x = 1,450,846.80 × 524,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,231.20x = 761,496,094,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,496,094,157.76/967,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,294.80

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