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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,940.32, 1,453,022.73 and 829,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,940.32, 1,453,022.73 and 829,254.60 is: 1,238,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,940.32 : 1,453,022.73 = 829,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,940.32/1,453,022.73 = 829,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,940.32x = 1,453,022.73 × 829,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,940.32x = 1,204,925,782,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,925,782,757.06/972,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,437.51

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