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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,440.20, 1,458,004.20 and 517,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,440.20, 1,458,004.20 and 517,106.80 is: 775,311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,440.20 : 1,458,004.20 = 517,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,440.20/1,458,004.20 = 517,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,440.20x = 1,458,004.20 × 517,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,440.20x = 753,943,886,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,943,886,248.56/972,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,311.31

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