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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,120.80, 1,462,681.20 and 888,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,120.80, 1,462,681.20 and 888,029.60 is: 1,332,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,120.80 : 1,462,681.20 = 888,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,120.80/1,462,681.20 = 888,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,120.80x = 1,462,681.20 × 888,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,120.80x = 1,298,904,200,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,904,200,963.52/975,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,044.40

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