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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,833.81, 1,458,171.71 and 522,029.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,833.81, 1,458,171.71 and 522,029.83 is: 783,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,833.81 : 1,458,171.71 = 522,029.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,833.81/1,458,171.71 = 522,029.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,833.81x = 1,458,171.71 × 522,029.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,833.81x = 761,209,129,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,209,129,882.11/971,833.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,270.89

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