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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,181.70, 1,458,272.55 and 883,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,181.70, 1,458,272.55 and 883,535.30 is: 1,325,302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,181.70 : 1,458,272.55 = 883,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,181.70/1,458,272.55 = 883,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,181.70x = 1,458,272.55 × 883,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,181.70x = 1,288,435,274,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,435,274,946.02/972,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,302.95

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