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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,015.20, 1,458,022.80 and 883,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,015.20, 1,458,022.80 and 883,368.80 is: 1,325,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,015.20 : 1,458,022.80 = 883,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,015.20/1,458,022.80 = 883,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,015.20x = 1,458,022.80 × 883,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,015.20x = 1,287,971,851,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,971,851,208.64/972,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,053.20

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