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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,030.40, 1,458,045.60 and 552,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,030.40, 1,458,045.60 and 552,126.40 is: 828,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,030.40 : 1,458,045.60 = 552,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,030.40/1,458,045.60 = 552,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,030.40x = 1,458,045.60 × 552,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,030.40x = 805,025,468,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,025,468,163.84/972,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,189.60

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