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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,474.96, 1,340,767.95 and 797,400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,474.96, 1,340,767.95 and 797,400.14 is: 1,099,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,474.96 : 1,340,767.95 = 797,400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,474.96/1,340,767.95 = 797,400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,474.96x = 1,340,767.95 × 797,400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,474.96x = 1,069,128,540,346.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,128,540,346.67/972,474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,389.28

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