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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,392.58, 1,348,002.05 and 687,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,392.58, 1,348,002.05 and 687,962.25 is: 948,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,392.58 : 1,348,002.05 = 687,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,392.58/1,348,002.05 = 687,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,392.58x = 1,348,002.05 × 687,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,392.58x = 927,374,519,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,374,519,882.80/977,392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,825.01

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