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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,911.70, 1,465,367.55 and 578,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,911.70, 1,465,367.55 and 578,002.90 is: 867,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,911.70 : 1,465,367.55 = 578,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,911.70/1,465,367.55 = 578,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,911.70x = 1,465,367.55 × 578,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,911.70x = 846,986,693,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,986,693,465.90/976,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,004.35

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