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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,551.70, 1,467,827.55 and 838,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,551.70, 1,467,827.55 and 838,583.70 is: 1,257,875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,551.70 : 1,467,827.55 = 838,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,551.70/1,467,827.55 = 838,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,551.70x = 1,467,827.55 × 838,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,551.70x = 1,230,896,257,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,896,257,840.94/978,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,875.55

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