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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,068.40, 1,458,102.60 and 771,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,068.40, 1,458,102.60 and 771,301.80 is: 1,156,952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,068.40 : 1,458,102.60 = 771,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,068.40/1,458,102.60 = 771,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,068.40x = 1,458,102.60 × 771,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,068.40x = 1,124,637,159,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,637,159,964.68/972,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156,952.70

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