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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,087.80, 1,462,631.70 and 887,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,087.80, 1,462,631.70 and 887,996.60 is: 1,331,994.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,087.80 : 1,462,631.70 = 887,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,087.80/1,462,631.70 = 887,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,087.80x = 1,462,631.70 × 887,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,087.80x = 1,298,811,976,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,811,976,652.22/975,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,994.90

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