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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,044.20, 1,465,316.70 and 838,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,044.20, 1,465,316.70 and 838,076.20 is: 1,255,615.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,044.20 : 1,465,316.70 = 838,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,044.20/1,465,316.70 = 838,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,044.20x = 1,465,316.70 × 838,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,044.20x = 1,228,047,051,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,047,051,732.54/978,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,615.09

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