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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,272.70, 1,465,659.45 and 838,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,272.70, 1,465,659.45 and 838,304.70 is: 1,255,957.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,272.70 : 1,465,659.45 = 838,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,272.70/1,465,659.45 = 838,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,272.70x = 1,465,659.45 × 838,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,272.70x = 1,228,669,205,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,669,205,534.41/978,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,957.78

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