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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,428.86, 1,342,319.60 and 731,407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,428.86, 1,342,319.60 and 731,407.46 is: 1,009,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,428.86 : 1,342,319.60 = 731,407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,428.86/1,342,319.60 = 731,407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,428.86x = 1,342,319.60 × 731,407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,428.86x = 981,782,569,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,782,569,144.22/972,428.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,618.91

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