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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,712.80, 1,463,569.20 and 576,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,712.80, 1,463,569.20 and 576,544.80 is: 864,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,712.80 : 1,463,569.20 = 576,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,712.80/1,463,569.20 = 576,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,712.80x = 1,463,569.20 × 576,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,712.80x = 843,813,211,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,813,211,700.16/975,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,817.20

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