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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,266.70, 1,467,400.05 and 942,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,266.70, 1,467,400.05 and 942,837.30 is: 1,414,255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,266.70 : 1,467,400.05 = 942,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,266.70/1,467,400.05 = 942,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,266.70x = 1,467,400.05 × 942,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,266.70x = 1,383,519,501,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,519,501,161.87/978,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,255.95

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