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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,912.20, 1,465,368.30 and 578,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,912.20, 1,465,368.30 and 578,003.40 is: 867,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,912.20 : 1,465,368.30 = 578,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,912.20/1,465,368.30 = 578,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,912.20x = 1,465,368.30 × 578,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,912.20x = 846,987,859,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,987,859,652.22/976,912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,005.10

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