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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,795.56, 1,342,480.56 and 610,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,795.56, 1,342,480.56 and 610,234.72 is: 842,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,795.56 : 1,342,480.56 = 610,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,795.56/1,342,480.56 = 610,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,795.56x = 1,342,480.56 × 610,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,795.56x = 819,228,248,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,228,248,637.04/972,795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,138.15

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