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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,492.92, 1,340,792.70 and 797,418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,492.92, 1,340,792.70 and 797,418.08 is: 1,099,414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,492.92 : 1,340,792.70 = 797,418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,492.92/1,340,792.70 = 797,418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,492.92x = 1,340,792.70 × 797,418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,492.92x = 1,069,172,340,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,172,340,512.02/972,492.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,414.01

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