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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,983.20, 1,465,474.80 and 578,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,983.20, 1,465,474.80 and 578,074.40 is: 867,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,983.20 : 1,465,474.80 = 578,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,983.20/1,465,474.80 = 578,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,983.20x = 1,465,474.80 × 578,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,983.20x = 847,153,465,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,153,465,725.12/976,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,111.60

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