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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,237.40, 1,456,856.10 and 747,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,237.40, 1,456,856.10 and 747,029.40 is: 1,120,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,237.40 : 1,456,856.10 = 747,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,237.40/1,456,856.10 = 747,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,237.40x = 1,456,856.10 × 747,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,237.40x = 1,088,314,338,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,314,338,269.34/971,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,544.10

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