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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,838.24, 1,348,050.24 and 637,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,838.24, 1,348,050.24 and 637,111.52 is: 879,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,838.24 : 1,348,050.24 = 637,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,838.24/1,348,050.24 = 637,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,838.24x = 1,348,050.24 × 637,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,838.24x = 858,858,337,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,858,337,442.77/976,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,222.68

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