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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,046.94, 1,467,419.46 and 594,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,046.94, 1,467,419.46 and 594,575.96 is: 892,076.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,046.94 : 1,467,419.46 = 594,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,046.94/1,467,419.46 = 594,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,046.94x = 1,467,419.46 × 594,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,046.94x = 872,492,334,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,492,334,152.18/978,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,076.14

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