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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,731.20, 1,460,023.20 and 808,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,731.20, 1,460,023.20 and 808,843.20 is: 1,211,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,731.20 : 1,460,023.20 = 808,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,731.20/1,460,023.20 = 808,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,731.20x = 1,460,023.20 × 808,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,731.20x = 1,180,929,837,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,929,837,162.24/974,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,544.10

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