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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,070.20, 1,467,105.30 and 558,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,070.20, 1,467,105.30 and 558,166.20 is: 837,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,070.20 : 1,467,105.30 = 558,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,070.20/1,467,105.30 = 558,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,070.20x = 1,467,105.30 × 558,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,070.20x = 818,888,590,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,888,590,300.86/978,070.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,249.30

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