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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,010.20, 1,458,015.30 and 552,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,010.20, 1,458,015.30 and 552,106.20 is: 828,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,010.20 : 1,458,015.30 = 552,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,010.20/1,458,015.30 = 552,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,010.20x = 1,458,015.30 × 552,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,010.20x = 804,979,286,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,979,286,824.86/972,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,159.30

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