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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,241.92, 1,456,263.36 and 948,447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,241.92, 1,456,263.36 and 948,447.36 is: 1,420,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,241.92 : 1,456,263.36 = 948,447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,241.92/1,456,263.36 = 948,447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,241.92x = 1,456,263.36 × 948,447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,241.92x = 1,381,189,139,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,189,139,256.73/972,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,622.90

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