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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,023.81, 1,467,172.64 and 924,239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,023.81, 1,467,172.64 and 924,239.81 is: 1,386,489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,023.81 : 1,467,172.64 = 924,239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,023.81/1,467,172.64 = 924,239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,023.81x = 1,467,172.64 × 924,239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,023.81x = 1,356,019,368,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,019,368,009.33/978,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386,489.11

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