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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,736.20, 1,461,530.70 and 809,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,736.20, 1,461,530.70 and 809,848.20 is: 1,213,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,736.20 : 1,461,530.70 = 809,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,736.20/1,461,530.70 = 809,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,736.20x = 1,461,530.70 × 809,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,736.20x = 1,183,618,006,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,618,006,639.74/975,736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213,051.24

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