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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,187.80, 1,458,281.70 and 867,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,187.80, 1,458,281.70 and 867,211.80 is: 1,300,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,187.80 : 1,458,281.70 = 867,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,187.80/1,458,281.70 = 867,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,187.80x = 1,458,281.70 × 867,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,187.80x = 1,264,639,097,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,639,097,964.06/972,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,817.70

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