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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,078.30, 1,462,617.45 and 850,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,078.30, 1,462,617.45 and 850,662.30 is: 1,275,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,078.30 : 1,462,617.45 = 850,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,078.30/1,462,617.45 = 850,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,078.30x = 1,462,617.45 × 850,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,078.30x = 1,244,193,524,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,193,524,037.14/975,078.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,993.45

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