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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,267.75, 1,449,296.08 and 517,862.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,267.75, 1,449,296.08 and 517,862.39 is: 775,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,267.75 : 1,449,296.08 = 517,862.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,267.75/1,449,296.08 = 517,862.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,267.75x = 1,449,296.08 × 517,862.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,267.75x = 750,535,923,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,535,923,265.30/968,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,132.63

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