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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,647.91, 1,463,471.87 and 643,146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,647.91, 1,463,471.87 and 643,146.15 is: 964,719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,647.91 : 1,463,471.87 = 643,146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,647.91/1,463,471.87 = 643,146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,647.91x = 1,463,471.87 × 643,146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,647.91x = 941,226,298,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,226,298,823.80/975,647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,719.23

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