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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,773.20, 1,461,209.88 and 524,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,773.20, 1,461,209.88 and 524,484.56 is: 787,023.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,773.20 : 1,461,209.88 = 524,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,773.20/1,461,209.88 = 524,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,773.20x = 1,461,209.88 × 524,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,773.20x = 766,382,020,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,382,020,979.45/973,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,023.12

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