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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,144.20, 1,465,466.70 and 838,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,144.20, 1,465,466.70 and 838,176.20 is: 1,255,765.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,144.20 : 1,465,466.70 = 838,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,144.20/1,465,466.70 = 838,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,144.20x = 1,465,466.70 × 838,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,144.20x = 1,228,319,309,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,319,309,832.54/978,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,765.06

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