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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,993.80, 1,462,490.70 and 850,577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,993.80, 1,462,490.70 and 850,577.80 is: 1,275,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,993.80 : 1,462,490.70 = 850,577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,993.80/1,462,490.70 = 850,577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,993.80x = 1,462,490.70 × 850,577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,993.80x = 1,243,962,122,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,962,122,126.46/974,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,866.70

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