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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,798.62, 1,342,484.70 and 610,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,798.62, 1,342,484.70 and 610,237.76 is: 842,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,798.62 : 1,342,484.70 = 610,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,798.62/1,342,484.70 = 610,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,798.62x = 1,342,484.70 × 610,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,798.62x = 819,234,856,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,234,856,162.27/972,798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,142.29

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