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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,795.09, 1,342,815.46 and 585,628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,795.09, 1,342,815.46 and 585,628.51 is: 808,383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,795.09 : 1,342,815.46 = 585,628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,795.09/1,342,815.46 = 585,628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,795.09x = 1,342,815.46 × 585,628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,795.09x = 786,391,015,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,391,015,580.69/972,795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,383.01

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