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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,005.20, 1,458,007.80 and 474,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,005.20, 1,458,007.80 and 474,341.20 is: 711,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,005.20 : 1,458,007.80 = 474,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,005.20/1,458,007.80 = 474,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,005.20x = 1,458,007.80 × 474,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,005.20x = 691,593,169,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,593,169,461.36/972,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,511.80

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