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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,450.69, 1,340,375.74 and 650,043.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,450.69, 1,340,375.74 and 650,043.15 is: 895,985.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,450.69 : 1,340,375.74 = 650,043.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,450.69/1,340,375.74 = 650,043.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,450.69x = 1,340,375.74 × 650,043.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,450.69x = 871,302,068,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,302,068,213.18/972,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,985.86

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