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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,036.48, 1,466,930.16 and 378,587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,036.48, 1,466,930.16 and 378,587.52 is: 567,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,036.48 : 1,466,930.16 = 378,587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,036.48/1,466,930.16 = 378,587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,036.48x = 1,466,930.16 × 378,587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,036.48x = 555,361,451,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,361,451,287.60/978,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,833.06

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