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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,428.80, 1,452,643.20 and 797,186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,428.80, 1,452,643.20 and 797,186.70 is: 1,195,780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,428.80 : 1,452,643.20 = 797,186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,428.80/1,452,643.20 = 797,186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,428.80x = 1,452,643.20 × 797,186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,428.80x = 1,158,027,838,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,027,838,885.44/968,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,780.05

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