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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,303.88, 1,461,786.64 and 525,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,303.88, 1,461,786.64 and 525,069.76 is: 787,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,303.88 : 1,461,786.64 = 525,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,303.88/1,461,786.64 = 525,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,303.88x = 1,461,786.64 × 525,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,303.88x = 767,539,960,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,539,960,236.01/974,303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,782.92

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