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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,265.80, 1,469,835.30 and 874,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,265.80, 1,469,835.30 and 874,914.20 is: 1,315,895.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,265.80 : 1,469,835.30 = 874,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,265.80/1,469,835.30 = 874,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,265.80x = 1,469,835.30 × 874,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,265.80x = 1,285,979,775,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,979,775,631.26/977,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,895.61

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