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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213,344.40, 1,820,016.60 and 977,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213,344.40, 1,820,016.60 and 977,148.40 is: 1,465,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213,344.40 : 1,820,016.60 = 977,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213,344.40/1,820,016.60 = 977,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213,344.40x = 1,820,016.60 × 977,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213,344.40x = 1,778,426,308,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,426,308,663.44/1,213,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,722.60

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