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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,821.20, 1,464,982.20 and 837,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,821.20, 1,464,982.20 and 837,853.20 is: 1,255,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,821.20 : 1,464,982.20 = 837,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,821.20/1,464,982.20 = 837,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,821.20x = 1,464,982.20 × 837,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,821.20x = 1,227,440,024,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,440,024,213.04/977,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,280.64

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