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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,234.80, 1,455,611.40 and 865,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,234.80, 1,455,611.40 and 865,777.20 is: 1,298,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,234.80 : 1,455,611.40 = 865,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,234.80/1,455,611.40 = 865,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,234.80x = 1,455,611.40 × 865,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,234.80x = 1,260,235,162,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,235,162,180.08/970,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,897.09

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