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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,003.95, 1,458,005.93 and 836,701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,003.95, 1,458,005.93 and 836,701.55 is: 1,255,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,003.95 : 1,458,005.93 = 836,701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,003.95/1,458,005.93 = 836,701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,003.95x = 1,458,005.93 × 836,701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,003.95x = 1,219,915,821,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,915,821,540.19/972,003.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,052.33

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