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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,066.70, 1,467,100.05 and 268,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,066.70, 1,467,100.05 and 268,093.60 is: 402,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,066.70 : 1,467,100.05 = 268,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,066.70/1,467,100.05 = 268,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,066.70x = 1,467,100.05 × 268,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,066.70x = 393,320,133,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,320,133,964.68/978,066.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,140.40

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