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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,004.80, 1,463,371.20 and 575,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,004.80, 1,463,371.20 and 575,145.60 is: 863,228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,004.80 : 1,463,371.20 = 575,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,004.80/1,463,371.20 = 575,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,004.80x = 1,463,371.20 × 575,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,004.80x = 841,651,506,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,651,506,846.72/975,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,228.06

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