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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,314.80, 1,457,597.40 and 635,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,314.80, 1,457,597.40 and 635,516.80 is: 952,703.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,314.80 : 1,457,597.40 = 635,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,314.80/1,457,597.40 = 635,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,314.80x = 1,457,597.40 × 635,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,314.80x = 926,327,635,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,327,635,336.32/972,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,703.42

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