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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,292.60, 1,458,438.90 and 965,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,292.60, 1,458,438.90 and 965,294.20 is: 1,447,941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,292.60 : 1,458,438.90 = 965,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,292.60/1,458,438.90 = 965,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,292.60x = 1,458,438.90 × 965,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,292.60x = 1,407,822,611,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,822,611,224.38/972,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,941.30

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