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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,856.82, 1,348,720.68 and 609,893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,856.82, 1,348,720.68 and 609,893.22 is: 842,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,856.82 : 1,348,720.68 = 609,893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,856.82/1,348,720.68 = 609,893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,856.82x = 1,348,720.68 × 609,893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,856.82x = 822,575,598,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,575,598,405.79/976,856.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,063.63

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