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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,834.10, 1,452,864.26 and 829,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,834.10, 1,452,864.26 and 829,148.20 is: 1,238,278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,834.10 : 1,452,864.26 = 829,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,834.10/1,452,864.26 = 829,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,834.10x = 1,452,864.26 × 829,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,834.10x = 1,204,639,784,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,639,784,464.04/972,834.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,278.74

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