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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,460.56, 1,340,389.37 and 650,053.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,460.56, 1,340,389.37 and 650,053.02 is: 895,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,460.56 : 1,340,389.37 = 650,053.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,460.56/1,340,389.37 = 650,053.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,460.56x = 1,340,389.37 × 650,053.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,460.56x = 871,324,154,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,324,154,694.13/972,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,999.48

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