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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,859.40, 1,474,289.10 and 782,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,859.40, 1,474,289.10 and 782,092.80 is: 1,173,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,859.40 : 1,474,289.10 = 782,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,859.40/1,474,289.10 = 782,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,859.40x = 1,474,289.10 × 782,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,859.40x = 1,153,030,890,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,030,890,228.48/982,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,139.20

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