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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,003.10, 1,458,004.65 and 688,567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,003.10, 1,458,004.65 and 688,567.90 is: 1,032,851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,003.10 : 1,458,004.65 = 688,567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,003.10/1,458,004.65 = 688,567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,003.10x = 1,458,004.65 × 688,567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,003.10x = 1,003,935,200,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,935,200,040.74/972,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,851.85

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