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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,016.30, 1,362,222.50 and 972,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,016.30, 1,362,222.50 and 972,016.30 is: 1,362,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,016.30 : 1,362,222.50 = 972,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,016.30/1,362,222.50 = 972,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,016.30x = 1,362,222.50 × 972,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,016.30x = 1,324,102,474,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,102,474,226.75/972,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,222.50

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