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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,046.20, 1,467,069.30 and 558,142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,046.20, 1,467,069.30 and 558,142.20 is: 837,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,046.20 : 1,467,069.30 = 558,142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,046.20/1,467,069.30 = 558,142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,046.20x = 1,467,069.30 × 558,142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,046.20x = 818,833,286,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,833,286,654.46/978,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,213.30

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