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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,031.95, 1,467,047.93 and 268,058.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,031.95, 1,467,047.93 and 268,058.85 is: 402,088.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,031.95 : 1,467,047.93 = 268,058.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,031.95/1,467,047.93 = 268,058.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,031.95x = 1,467,047.93 × 268,058.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,031.95x = 393,255,179,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,255,179,670.39/978,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,088.28

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