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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,985.40, 1,457,334.72 and 861,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,985.40, 1,457,334.72 and 861,176.40 is: 1,285,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,985.40 : 1,457,334.72 = 861,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,985.40/1,457,334.72 = 861,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,985.40x = 1,457,334.72 × 861,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,985.40x = 1,255,022,267,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,022,267,764.61/975,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,902.71

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