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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,005.80, 1,458,008.70 and 883,432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,005.80, 1,458,008.70 and 883,432.30 is: 1,325,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,005.80 : 1,458,008.70 = 883,432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,005.80/1,458,008.70 = 883,432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,005.80x = 1,458,008.70 × 883,432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,005.80x = 1,288,051,979,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,051,979,261.01/972,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,148.45

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