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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,021.60, 1,458,032.40 and 546,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,021.60, 1,458,032.40 and 546,868.80 is: 820,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,021.60 : 1,458,032.40 = 546,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,021.60/1,458,032.40 = 546,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,021.60x = 1,458,032.40 × 546,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,021.60x = 797,352,428,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,352,428,949.12/972,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,303.20

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