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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,076, 1,349,748.53 and 570,459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,076, 1,349,748.53 and 570,459.30 is: 787,235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,076 : 1,349,748.53 = 570,459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,076/1,349,748.53 = 570,459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,076x = 1,349,748.53 × 570,459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,076x = 769,976,601,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,976,601,599.83/978,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,235.96

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