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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,269.60, 1,458,404.40 and 895,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,269.60, 1,458,404.40 and 895,287.20 is: 1,342,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,269.60 : 1,458,404.40 = 895,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,269.60/1,458,404.40 = 895,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,269.60x = 1,458,404.40 × 895,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,269.60x = 1,305,690,791,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,690,791,743.68/972,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,930.80

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