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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,243.42, 1,456,265.61 and 948,448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,243.42, 1,456,265.61 and 948,448.86 is: 1,420,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,243.42 : 1,456,265.61 = 948,448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,243.42/1,456,265.61 = 948,448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,243.42x = 1,456,265.61 × 948,448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,243.42x = 1,381,193,457,661.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,193,457,661.70/972,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,625.15

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