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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285,486.40, 1,930,303.20 and 970,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285,486.40, 1,930,303.20 and 970,299.20 is: 1,457,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285,486.40 : 1,930,303.20 = 970,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285,486.40/1,930,303.20 = 970,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285,486.40x = 1,930,303.20 × 970,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285,486.40x = 1,872,971,650,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,971,650,717.44/1,285,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,013.98

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