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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,107.20, 1,458,160.80 and 552,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,107.20, 1,458,160.80 and 552,203.20 is: 828,304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,107.20 : 1,458,160.80 = 552,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,107.20/1,458,160.80 = 552,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,107.20x = 1,458,160.80 × 552,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,107.20x = 805,201,059,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,201,059,874.56/972,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,304.80

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