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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,027.60, 1,465,291.80 and 603,613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,027.60, 1,465,291.80 and 603,613.20 is: 904,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,027.60 : 1,465,291.80 = 603,613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,027.60/1,465,291.80 = 603,613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,027.60x = 1,465,291.80 × 603,613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,027.60x = 884,469,472,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,469,472,331.76/978,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,339.99

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