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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,284.83, 1,459,242.68 and 875,425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,284.83, 1,459,242.68 and 875,425.31 is: 1,307,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,284.83 : 1,459,242.68 = 875,425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,284.83/1,459,242.68 = 875,425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,284.83x = 1,459,242.68 × 875,425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,284.83x = 1,277,457,975,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,457,975,504.23/977,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,150.11

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