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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,284.34, 1,459,241.94 and 875,424.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,284.34, 1,459,241.94 and 875,424.81 is: 1,307,149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,284.34 : 1,459,241.94 = 875,424.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,284.34/1,459,241.94 = 875,424.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,284.34x = 1,459,241.94 × 875,424.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,284.34x = 1,277,456,593,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,456,593,691.41/977,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,149.36

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