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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,255.40, 1,467,383.10 and 800,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,255.40, 1,467,383.10 and 800,962.60 is: 1,201,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,255.40 : 1,467,383.10 = 800,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,255.40/1,467,383.10 = 800,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,255.40x = 1,467,383.10 × 800,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,255.40x = 1,175,318,982,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,318,982,972.06/978,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,443.90

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