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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,662.99, 1,461,977.33 and 676,727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,662.99, 1,461,977.33 and 676,727.63 is: 1,014,039.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,662.99 : 1,461,977.33 = 676,727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,662.99/1,461,977.33 = 676,727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,662.99x = 1,461,977.33 × 676,727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,662.99x = 989,360,453,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,360,453,644.63/975,662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,039.13

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