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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,832.82, 1,467,170.58 and 528,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,832.82, 1,467,170.58 and 528,869.80 is: 793,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,832.82 : 1,467,170.58 = 528,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,832.82/1,467,170.58 = 528,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,832.82x = 1,467,170.58 × 528,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,832.82x = 775,942,211,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,942,211,210.48/977,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,532.59

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