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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,069.80, 1,458,104.70 and 856,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,069.80, 1,458,104.70 and 856,596.20 is: 1,284,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,069.80 : 1,458,104.70 = 856,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,069.80/1,458,104.70 = 856,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,069.80x = 1,458,104.70 × 856,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,069.80x = 1,249,006,945,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,006,945,222.14/972,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,894.30

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