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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,978.88, 1,378,917.72 and 470,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,978.88, 1,378,917.72 and 470,730.24 is: 704,791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,978.88 : 1,378,917.72 = 470,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,978.88/1,378,917.72 = 470,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,978.88x = 1,378,917.72 × 470,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,978.88x = 649,098,269,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,098,269,275.85/920,978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,791.70

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