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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,078.22, 1,467,127.52 and 268,106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,078.22, 1,467,127.52 and 268,106.33 is: 402,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,078.22 : 1,467,127.52 = 268,106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,078.22/1,467,127.52 = 268,106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,078.22x = 1,467,127.52 × 268,106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,078.22x = 393,346,175,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,346,175,029.20/978,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,162.29

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