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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,487.20, 1,466,230.80 and 820,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,487.20, 1,466,230.80 and 820,023.20 is: 1,230,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,487.20 : 1,466,230.80 = 820,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,487.20/1,466,230.80 = 820,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,487.20x = 1,466,230.80 × 820,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,487.20x = 1,202,343,272,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,343,272,554.56/977,487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,034.80

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