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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,849.89, 1,467,196.20 and 528,886.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,849.89, 1,467,196.20 and 528,886.87 is: 793,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,849.89 : 1,467,196.20 = 528,886.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,849.89/1,467,196.20 = 528,886.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,849.89x = 1,467,196.20 × 528,886.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,849.89x = 775,980,805,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,980,805,893.89/977,849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,558.21

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