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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,267.37, 1,449,295.52 and 517,862.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,267.37, 1,449,295.52 and 517,862.01 is: 775,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,267.37 : 1,449,295.52 = 517,862.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,267.37/1,449,295.52 = 517,862.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,267.37x = 1,449,295.52 × 517,862.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,267.37x = 750,535,088,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,535,088,481.89/968,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,132.07

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