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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,002.70, 1,458,004.05 and 883,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,002.70, 1,458,004.05 and 883,356.30 is: 1,325,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,002.70 : 1,458,004.05 = 883,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,002.70/1,458,004.05 = 883,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,002.70x = 1,458,004.05 × 883,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,002.70x = 1,287,937,062,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,937,062,993.02/972,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,034.45

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