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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,285.83, 1,459,244.17 and 875,426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,285.83, 1,459,244.17 and 875,426.31 is: 1,307,151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,285.83 : 1,459,244.17 = 875,426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,285.83/1,459,244.17 = 875,426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,285.83x = 1,459,244.17 × 875,426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,285.83x = 1,277,460,739,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,460,739,132.11/977,285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,151.60

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