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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,906.80, 1,467,724.20 and 578,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,906.80, 1,467,724.20 and 578,047.60 is: 867,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,906.80 : 1,467,724.20 = 578,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,906.80/1,467,724.20 = 578,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,906.80x = 1,467,724.20 × 578,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,906.80x = 848,414,451,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,414,451,271.92/977,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,582.12

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