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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,275.60, 1,459,968.60 and 658,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,275.60, 1,459,968.60 and 658,125.20 is: 988,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,275.60 : 1,459,968.60 = 658,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,275.60/1,459,968.60 = 658,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,275.60x = 1,459,968.60 × 658,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,275.60x = 960,842,126,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,842,126,868.72/972,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,240.50

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