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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,086.40, 1,460,005.20 and 975,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,086.40, 1,460,005.20 and 975,086.40 is: 1,460,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,086.40 : 1,460,005.20 = 975,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,086.40/1,460,005.20 = 975,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,086.40x = 1,460,005.20 × 975,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,086.40x = 1,423,631,214,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,631,214,449.28/975,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,005.20

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