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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,068.80, 1,480,603.20 and 874,875.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,068.80, 1,480,603.20 and 874,875.70 is: 1,312,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,068.80 : 1,480,603.20 = 874,875.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,068.80/1,480,603.20 = 874,875.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,068.80x = 1,480,603.20 × 874,875.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,068.80x = 1,295,343,761,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,343,761,022.24/987,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,313.55

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