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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,014.40, 1,459,771.20 and 706,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,014.40, 1,459,771.20 and 706,075.20 is: 1,060,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,014.40 : 1,459,771.20 = 706,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,014.40/1,459,771.20 = 706,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,014.40x = 1,459,771.20 × 706,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,014.40x = 1,030,708,241,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,708,241,994.24/972,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060,383.72

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