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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,865.40, 1,465,298.10 and 858,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,865.40, 1,465,298.10 and 858,767.40 is: 1,288,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,865.40 : 1,465,298.10 = 858,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,865.40/1,465,298.10 = 858,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,865.40x = 1,465,298.10 × 858,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,865.40x = 1,258,350,239,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,350,239,561.94/976,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,151.10

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