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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,657.60, 1,467,986.40 and 876,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,657.60, 1,467,986.40 and 876,014.40 is: 1,314,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,657.60 : 1,467,986.40 = 876,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,657.60/1,467,986.40 = 876,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,657.60x = 1,467,986.40 × 876,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,657.60x = 1,285,977,225,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,977,225,404.16/978,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,021.60

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