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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,935.70, 1,459,403.55 and 972,935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,935.70, 1,459,403.55 and 972,935.70 is: 1,459,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,935.70 : 1,459,403.55 = 972,935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,935.70/1,459,403.55 = 972,935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,935.70x = 1,459,403.55 × 972,935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,935.70x = 1,419,905,814,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,905,814,501.74/972,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,403.55

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