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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,234.20, 1,465,851.30 and 837,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,234.20, 1,465,851.30 and 837,266.20 is: 1,255,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,234.20 : 1,465,851.30 = 837,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,234.20/1,465,851.30 = 837,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,234.20x = 1,465,851.30 × 837,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,234.20x = 1,227,307,747,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,307,747,716.06/977,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,899.30

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