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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,794.52, 1,342,814.69 and 585,627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,794.52, 1,342,814.69 and 585,627.94 is: 808,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,794.52 : 1,342,814.69 = 585,627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,794.52/1,342,814.69 = 585,627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,794.52x = 1,342,814.69 × 585,627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,794.52x = 786,389,797,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,389,797,778.30/972,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,382.23

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