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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,143.20, 1,456,465.20 and 832,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,143.20, 1,456,465.20 and 832,175.20 is: 1,246,765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,143.20 : 1,456,465.20 = 832,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,143.20/1,456,465.20 = 832,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,143.20x = 1,456,465.20 × 832,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,143.20x = 1,212,034,219,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,034,219,103.04/972,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,765.11

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