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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,035.70, 1,467,053.55 and 558,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,035.70, 1,467,053.55 and 558,131.70 is: 837,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,035.70 : 1,467,053.55 = 558,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,035.70/1,467,053.55 = 558,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,035.70x = 1,467,053.55 × 558,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,035.70x = 818,809,091,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,809,091,852.54/978,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,197.55

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