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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,545.70, 1,456,959.60 and 523,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,545.70, 1,456,959.60 and 523,117.20 is: 783,675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,545.70 : 1,456,959.60 = 523,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,545.70/1,456,959.60 = 523,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,545.70x = 1,456,959.60 × 523,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,545.70x = 762,160,626,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,160,626,465.12/972,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,675.90

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