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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,235.12, 1,449,247.14 and 517,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,235.12, 1,449,247.14 and 517,829.76 is: 775,083.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,235.12 : 1,449,247.14 = 517,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,235.12/1,449,247.14 = 517,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,235.12x = 1,449,247.14 × 517,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,235.12x = 750,463,298,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,463,298,686.89/968,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,083.74

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