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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,762, 1,462,131.48 and 676,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,762, 1,462,131.48 and 676,823.76 is: 1,014,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,762 : 1,462,131.48 = 676,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,762/1,462,131.48 = 676,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,762x = 1,462,131.48 × 676,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,762x = 989,605,325,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,605,325,907.97/975,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014,187.20

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