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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,243.60, 1,458,365.40 and 854,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,243.60, 1,458,365.40 and 854,145.60 is: 1,281,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,243.60 : 1,458,365.40 = 854,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,243.60/1,458,365.40 = 854,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,243.60x = 1,458,365.40 × 854,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,243.60x = 1,245,656,389,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,656,389,602.24/972,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,218.40

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