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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,228.80, 1,458,148.80 and 466,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,228.80, 1,458,148.80 and 466,788.80 is: 700,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,228.80 : 1,458,148.80 = 466,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,228.80/1,458,148.80 = 466,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,228.80x = 1,458,148.80 × 466,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,228.80x = 680,647,528,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,647,528,573.44/972,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,089.86

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