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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,211.80, 1,462,817.70 and 809,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,211.80, 1,462,817.70 and 809,323.80 is: 1,213,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,211.80 : 1,462,817.70 = 809,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,211.80/1,462,817.70 = 809,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,211.80x = 1,462,817.70 × 809,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,211.80x = 1,183,893,179,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,893,179,671.26/975,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,985.70

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