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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,470.70, 1,465,956.45 and 828,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,470.70, 1,465,956.45 and 828,005.10 is: 1,240,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,470.70 : 1,465,956.45 = 828,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,470.70/1,465,956.45 = 828,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,470.70x = 1,465,956.45 × 828,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,470.70x = 1,213,819,416,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,819,416,977.90/978,470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,527.10

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