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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,266.50, 1,449,294.20 and 517,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,266.50, 1,449,294.20 and 517,861.14 is: 775,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,266.50 : 1,449,294.20 = 517,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,266.50/1,449,294.20 = 517,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,266.50x = 1,449,294.20 × 517,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,266.50x = 750,533,146,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,533,146,607.39/968,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,130.76

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