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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,002.20, 1,458,003.30 and 847,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,002.20, 1,458,003.30 and 847,586.20 is: 1,271,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,002.20 : 1,458,003.30 = 847,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,002.20/1,458,003.30 = 847,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,002.20x = 1,458,003.30 × 847,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,002.20x = 1,235,783,476,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,783,476,634.46/972,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,379.30

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