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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,465.14, 1,342,177.54 and 580,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,465.14, 1,342,177.54 and 580,023.26 is: 800,536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,465.14 : 1,342,177.54 = 580,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,465.14/1,342,177.54 = 580,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,465.14x = 1,342,177.54 × 580,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,465.14x = 778,494,188,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,494,188,609.56/972,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,536.86

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