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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,192.80, 1,458,289.20 and 966,287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,192.80, 1,458,289.20 and 966,287.90 is: 1,449,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,192.80 : 1,458,289.20 = 966,287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,192.80/1,458,289.20 = 966,287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,192.80x = 1,458,289.20 × 966,287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,192.80x = 1,409,127,208,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,127,208,660.68/972,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,431.85

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