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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,002.10, 1,459,558.35 and 657,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,002.10, 1,459,558.35 and 657,851.70 is: 987,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,002.10 : 1,459,558.35 = 657,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,002.10/1,459,558.35 = 657,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,002.10x = 1,459,558.35 × 657,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,002.10x = 960,172,941,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,172,941,796.70/972,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,830.11

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