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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,148.80, 1,473,223.20 and 940,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,148.80, 1,473,223.20 and 940,158.40 is: 1,410,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,148.80 : 1,473,223.20 = 940,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,148.80/1,473,223.20 = 940,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,148.80x = 1,473,223.20 × 940,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,148.80x = 1,385,063,166,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,063,166,554.88/982,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,237.60

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