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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,254.40, 1,467,381.60 and 800,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,254.40, 1,467,381.60 and 800,961.60 is: 1,201,442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,254.40 : 1,467,381.60 = 800,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,254.40/1,467,381.60 = 800,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,254.40x = 1,467,381.60 × 800,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,254.40x = 1,175,316,314,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,316,314,146.56/978,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,442.40

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