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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,006.30, 1,458,009.45 and 524,108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,006.30, 1,458,009.45 and 524,108.70 is: 786,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,006.30 : 1,458,009.45 = 524,108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,006.30/1,458,009.45 = 524,108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,006.30x = 1,458,009.45 × 524,108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,006.30x = 764,155,437,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,155,437,427.22/972,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,163.05

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