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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,114.80, 1,458,172.20 and 874,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,114.80, 1,458,172.20 and 874,137.20 is: 1,311,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,114.80 : 1,458,172.20 = 874,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,114.80/1,458,172.20 = 874,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,114.80x = 1,458,172.20 × 874,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,114.80x = 1,274,642,564,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,642,564,025.84/972,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,205.80

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