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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,850.92, 1,342,303.62 and 853,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,850.92, 1,342,303.62 and 853,312.04 is: 1,174,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,850.92 : 1,342,303.62 = 853,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,850.92/1,342,303.62 = 853,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,850.92x = 1,342,303.62 × 853,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,850.92x = 1,145,403,840,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,403,840,281.59/974,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,952.82

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