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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,240.64, 1,341,337.68 and 604,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,240.64, 1,341,337.68 and 604,693.60 is: 834,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,240.64 : 1,341,337.68 = 604,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,240.64/1,341,337.68 = 604,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,240.64x = 1,341,337.68 × 604,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,240.64x = 811,098,310,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,098,310,534.85/972,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,256.74

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