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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,004.80, 1,458,007.20 and 769,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,004.80, 1,458,007.20 and 769,051.20 is: 1,153,576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,004.80 : 1,458,007.20 = 769,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,004.80/1,458,007.20 = 769,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,004.80x = 1,458,007.20 × 769,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,004.80x = 1,121,282,186,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,282,186,768.64/972,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153,576.80

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