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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335,173.10, 2,002,759.65 and 978,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335,173.10, 2,002,759.65 and 978,254.70 is: 1,467,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335,173.10 : 2,002,759.65 = 978,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335,173.10/2,002,759.65 = 978,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335,173.10x = 2,002,759.65 × 978,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335,173.10x = 1,959,209,040,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,209,040,582.85/1,335,173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,382.05

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