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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,039.80, 1,461,059.70 and 796,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,039.80, 1,461,059.70 and 796,892.80 is: 1,195,339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,039.80 : 1,461,059.70 = 796,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,039.80/1,461,059.70 = 796,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,039.80x = 1,461,059.70 × 796,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,039.80x = 1,164,307,955,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,307,955,300.16/974,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,339.20

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