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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,283.20, 1,464,175.20 and 837,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,283.20, 1,464,175.20 and 837,315.20 is: 1,254,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,283.20 : 1,464,175.20 = 837,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,283.20/1,464,175.20 = 837,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,283.20x = 1,464,175.20 × 837,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,283.20x = 1,225,976,150,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,976,150,423.04/977,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,473.78

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