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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,020.01, 1,466,905.41 and 378,571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,020.01, 1,466,905.41 and 378,571.05 is: 567,808.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,020.01 : 1,466,905.41 = 378,571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,020.01/1,466,905.41 = 378,571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,020.01x = 1,466,905.41 × 378,571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,020.01x = 555,327,921,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,327,921,314.38/978,020.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,808.34

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