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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329,235.60, 1,993,853.40 and 972,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329,235.60, 1,993,853.40 and 972,317.20 is: 1,458,475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329,235.60 : 1,993,853.40 = 972,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329,235.60/1,993,853.40 = 972,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329,235.60x = 1,993,853.40 × 972,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329,235.60x = 1,938,657,955,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,657,955,098.48/1,329,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,475.80

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