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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,088.80, 1,463,497.20 and 575,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,088.80, 1,463,497.20 and 575,229.60 is: 863,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,088.80 : 1,463,497.20 = 575,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,088.80/1,463,497.20 = 575,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,088.80x = 1,463,497.20 × 575,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,088.80x = 841,846,908,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,846,908,957.12/975,088.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,354.10

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