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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,087.30, 1,462,630.95 and 887,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,087.30, 1,462,630.95 and 887,996.10 is: 1,331,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,087.30 : 1,462,630.95 = 887,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,087.30/1,462,630.95 = 887,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,087.30x = 1,462,630.95 × 887,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,087.30x = 1,298,810,579,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,810,579,339.30/975,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,994.15

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