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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,003.60, 1,459,560.60 and 657,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,003.60, 1,459,560.60 and 657,853.20 is: 987,832.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,003.60 : 1,459,560.60 = 657,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,003.60/1,459,560.60 = 657,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,003.60x = 1,459,560.60 × 657,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,003.60x = 960,176,611,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,176,611,303.92/972,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,832.36

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