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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,023.80, 1,458,035.70 and 874,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,023.80, 1,458,035.70 and 874,046.20 is: 1,311,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,023.80 : 1,458,035.70 = 874,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,023.80/1,458,035.70 = 874,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,023.80x = 1,458,035.70 × 874,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,023.80x = 1,274,390,563,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,390,563,049.34/972,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,069.30

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