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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,475.60, 1,466,213.40 and 859,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,475.60, 1,466,213.40 and 859,280.40 is: 1,288,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,475.60 : 1,466,213.40 = 859,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,475.60/1,466,213.40 = 859,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,475.60x = 1,466,213.40 × 859,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,475.60x = 1,259,888,436,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,888,436,837.36/977,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,920.60

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