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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,145.20, 1,548,217.80 and 957,495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,145.20, 1,548,217.80 and 957,495.60 is: 1,436,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,145.20 : 1,548,217.80 = 957,495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,145.20/1,548,217.80 = 957,495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,145.20x = 1,548,217.80 × 957,495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,145.20x = 1,482,411,731,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,411,731,341.68/1,032,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,243.40

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