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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,001.70, 1,458,002.55 and 883,355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,001.70, 1,458,002.55 and 883,355.30 is: 1,325,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,001.70 : 1,458,002.55 = 883,355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,001.70/1,458,002.55 = 883,355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,001.70x = 1,458,002.55 × 883,355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,001.70x = 1,287,934,279,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,934,279,956.02/972,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,032.95

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