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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,017.80, 1,458,026.70 and 572,452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,017.80, 1,458,026.70 and 572,452.90 is: 858,679.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,017.80 : 1,458,026.70 = 572,452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,017.80/1,458,026.70 = 572,452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,017.80x = 1,458,026.70 × 572,452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,017.80x = 834,651,612,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,651,612,692.43/972,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,679.35

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