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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,047.80, 1,462,571.70 and 850,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,047.80, 1,462,571.70 and 850,631.80 is: 1,275,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,047.80 : 1,462,571.70 = 850,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,047.80/1,462,571.70 = 850,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,047.80x = 1,462,571.70 × 850,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,047.80x = 1,244,109,997,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,109,997,800.06/975,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,947.70

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