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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,164.10, 1,458,246.15 and 865,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,164.10, 1,458,246.15 and 865,875.90 is: 1,298,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,164.10 : 1,458,246.15 = 865,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,164.10/1,458,246.15 = 865,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,164.10x = 1,458,246.15 × 865,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,164.10x = 1,262,660,197,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,660,197,552.78/972,164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,813.85

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