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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,797.56, 1,342,483.32 and 610,236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,797.56, 1,342,483.32 and 610,236.72 is: 842,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,797.56 : 1,342,483.32 = 610,236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,797.56/1,342,483.32 = 610,236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,797.56x = 1,342,483.32 × 610,236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,797.56x = 819,232,617,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,232,617,851.51/972,797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,140.91

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