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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,807.32, 1,456,221.18 and 829,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,807.32, 1,456,221.18 and 829,318.52 is: 1,241,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,807.32 : 1,456,221.18 = 829,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,807.32/1,456,221.18 = 829,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,807.32x = 1,456,221.18 × 829,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,807.32x = 1,207,671,193,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,671,193,790.25/972,807.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,428.97

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