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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,111.20, 1,458,166.80 and 381,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,111.20, 1,458,166.80 and 381,135.20 is: 571,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,111.20 : 1,458,166.80 = 381,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,111.20/1,458,166.80 = 381,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,111.20x = 1,458,166.80 × 381,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,111.20x = 555,758,694,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,758,694,951.36/972,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,702.80

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