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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,898.47, 1,452,960.21 and 829,212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,898.47, 1,452,960.21 and 829,212.57 is: 1,238,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,898.47 : 1,452,960.21 = 829,212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,898.47/1,452,960.21 = 829,212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,898.47x = 1,452,960.21 × 829,212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,898.47x = 1,204,812,869,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,812,869,841.84/972,898.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,374.72

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