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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,148.40, 1,343,576.70 and 870,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,148.40, 1,343,576.70 and 870,996.96 is: 1,202,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,148.40 : 1,343,576.70 = 870,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,148.40/1,343,576.70 = 870,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,148.40x = 1,343,576.70 × 870,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,148.40x = 1,170,251,221,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,251,221,226.83/973,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,541.38

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