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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,065.70, 1,467,098.55 and 268,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,065.70, 1,467,098.55 and 268,092.60 is: 402,138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,065.70 : 1,467,098.55 = 268,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,065.70/1,467,098.55 = 268,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,065.70x = 1,467,098.55 × 268,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,065.70x = 393,318,264,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,318,264,725.73/978,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,138.90

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