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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,542.40, 1,469,313.60 and 822,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,542.40, 1,469,313.60 and 822,078.40 is: 1,233,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,542.40 : 1,469,313.60 = 822,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,542.40/1,469,313.60 = 822,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,542.40x = 1,469,313.60 × 822,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,542.40x = 1,207,890,973,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,890,973,386.24/979,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,117.60

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