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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,078.80, 1,449,377.40 and 861,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,078.80, 1,449,377.40 and 861,621.20 is: 1,292,662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,078.80 : 1,449,377.40 = 861,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,078.80/1,449,377.40 = 861,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,078.80x = 1,449,377.40 × 861,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,078.80x = 1,248,814,294,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,814,294,640.88/966,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,662.97

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