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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,003.30, 1,458,004.95 and 668,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,003.30, 1,458,004.95 and 668,885.10 is: 1,003,327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,003.30 : 1,458,004.95 = 668,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,003.30/1,458,004.95 = 668,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,003.30x = 1,458,004.95 × 668,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,003.30x = 975,237,786,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,237,786,781.25/972,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,327.65

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