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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,462.60, 1,458,693.90 and 736,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,462.60, 1,458,693.90 and 736,266.60 is: 1,104,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,462.60 : 1,458,693.90 = 736,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,462.60/1,458,693.90 = 736,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,462.60x = 1,458,693.90 × 736,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,462.60x = 1,073,987,598,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,987,598,193.74/972,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,399.90

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