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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,311.60, 1,458,467.40 and 629,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,311.60, 1,458,467.40 and 629,827.40 is: 944,741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,311.60 : 1,458,467.40 = 629,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,311.60/1,458,467.40 = 629,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,311.60x = 1,458,467.40 × 629,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,311.60x = 918,582,730,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,582,730,526.76/972,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,741.10

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