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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,051.64, 1,466,952.72 and 378,602.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,051.64, 1,466,952.72 and 378,602.68 is: 567,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,051.64 : 1,466,952.72 = 378,602.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,051.64/1,466,952.72 = 378,602.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,051.64x = 1,466,952.72 × 378,602.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,051.64x = 555,392,231,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,392,231,225.29/978,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,855.73

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