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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,728.60, 1,463,831.46 and 787,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,728.60, 1,463,831.46 and 787,276.44 is: 1,179,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,728.60 : 1,463,831.46 = 787,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,728.60/1,463,831.46 = 787,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,728.60x = 1,463,831.46 × 787,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,728.60x = 1,152,440,020,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,440,020,588.80/976,728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,897.90

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