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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,236.64, 1,341,332.16 and 604,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,236.64, 1,341,332.16 and 604,689.60 is: 834,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,236.64 : 1,341,332.16 = 604,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,236.64/1,341,332.16 = 604,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,236.64x = 1,341,332.16 × 604,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,236.64x = 811,089,607,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,089,607,297.54/972,236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,251.22

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