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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,004.70, 1,458,007.05 and 552,100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,004.70, 1,458,007.05 and 552,100.70 is: 828,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,004.70 : 1,458,007.05 = 552,100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,004.70/1,458,007.05 = 552,100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,004.70x = 1,458,007.05 × 552,100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,004.70x = 804,966,712,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,966,712,909.94/972,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,151.05

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