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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,265.92, 1,342,876.32 and 853,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,265.92, 1,342,876.32 and 853,727.04 is: 1,175,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,265.92 : 1,342,876.32 = 853,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,265.92/1,342,876.32 = 853,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,265.92x = 1,342,876.32 × 853,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,265.92x = 1,146,449,825,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,449,825,759.69/975,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,525.36

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