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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,005.20, 1,456,258.20 and 832,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,005.20, 1,456,258.20 and 832,037.20 is: 1,246,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,005.20 : 1,456,258.20 = 832,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,005.20/1,456,258.20 = 832,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,005.20x = 1,456,258.20 × 832,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,005.20x = 1,211,660,995,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,660,995,205.04/972,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,558.14

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