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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,040.80, 1,458,061.20 and 878,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,040.80, 1,458,061.20 and 878,728.80 is: 1,318,093.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,040.80 : 1,458,061.20 = 878,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,040.80/1,458,061.20 = 878,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,040.80x = 1,458,061.20 × 878,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,040.80x = 1,281,240,368,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,240,368,602.56/972,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,093.20

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