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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,059.40, 1,469,421.90 and 875,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,059.40, 1,469,421.90 and 875,416.20 is: 1,315,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,059.40 : 1,469,421.90 = 875,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,059.40/1,469,421.90 = 875,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,059.40x = 1,469,421.90 × 875,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,059.40x = 1,286,355,735,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,355,735,894.78/978,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,212.28

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