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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,912.42, 1,347,466.04 and 687,138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,912.42, 1,347,466.04 and 687,138.56 is: 947,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,912.42 : 1,347,466.04 = 687,138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,912.42/1,347,466.04 = 687,138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,912.42x = 1,347,466.04 × 687,138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,912.42x = 925,895,870,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,895,870,938.81/976,912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,777.77

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