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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,006.40, 1,458,009.60 and 552,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,006.40, 1,458,009.60 and 552,102.40 is: 828,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,006.40 : 1,458,009.60 = 552,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,006.40/1,458,009.60 = 552,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,006.40x = 1,458,009.60 × 552,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,006.40x = 804,970,599,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,970,599,383.04/972,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,153.60

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