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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,244.70, 1,462,811.85 and 724,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,244.70, 1,462,811.85 and 724,302.30 is: 1,085,299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,244.70 : 1,462,811.85 = 724,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,244.70/1,462,811.85 = 724,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,244.70x = 1,462,811.85 × 724,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,244.70x = 1,059,517,987,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,517,987,422.26/976,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,299.61

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