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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,231.60, 1,462,847.40 and 621,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,231.60, 1,462,847.40 and 621,812.40 is: 932,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,231.60 : 1,462,847.40 = 621,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,231.60/1,462,847.40 = 621,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,231.60x = 1,462,847.40 × 621,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,231.60x = 909,616,652,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,616,652,627.76/975,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932,718.60

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