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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,280.20, 1,467,420.30 and 842,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,280.20, 1,467,420.30 and 842,977.80 is: 1,264,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,280.20 : 1,467,420.30 = 842,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,280.20/1,467,420.30 = 842,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,280.20x = 1,467,420.30 × 842,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,280.20x = 1,237,002,736,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,002,736,169.34/978,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,466.70

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