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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,792.80, 1,467,345.30 and 578,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,792.80, 1,467,345.30 and 578,009.20 is: 867,401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,792.80 : 1,467,345.30 = 578,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,792.80/1,467,345.30 = 578,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,792.80x = 1,467,345.30 × 578,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,792.80x = 848,139,082,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,139,082,976.76/977,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,401.64

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