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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,722.80, 1,463,584.20 and 576,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,722.80, 1,463,584.20 and 576,554.80 is: 864,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,722.80 : 1,463,584.20 = 576,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,722.80/1,463,584.20 = 576,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,722.80x = 1,463,584.20 × 576,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,722.80x = 843,836,495,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,836,495,714.16/975,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,832.20

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