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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,001.80, 1,457,808.30 and 466,561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,001.80, 1,457,808.30 and 466,561.80 is: 699,749.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,001.80 : 1,457,808.30 = 466,561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,001.80/1,457,808.30 = 466,561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,001.80x = 1,457,808.30 × 466,561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,001.80x = 680,157,664,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,157,664,502.94/972,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,749.39

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