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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,301.80, 1,458,452.70 and 856,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,301.80, 1,458,452.70 and 856,828.20 is: 1,285,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,301.80 : 1,458,452.70 = 856,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,301.80/1,458,452.70 = 856,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,301.80x = 1,458,452.70 × 856,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,301.80x = 1,249,643,401,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,643,401,726.14/972,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,242.30

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