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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,244.80, 1,462,867.20 and 809,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,244.80, 1,462,867.20 and 809,356.80 is: 1,214,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,244.80 : 1,462,867.20 = 809,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,244.80/1,462,867.20 = 809,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,244.80x = 1,462,867.20 × 809,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,244.80x = 1,183,981,515,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,981,515,816.96/975,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,035.20

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