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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,084.80, 1,467,991.20 and 578,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,084.80, 1,467,991.20 and 578,225.60 is: 867,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,084.80 : 1,467,991.20 = 578,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,084.80/1,467,991.20 = 578,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,084.80x = 1,467,991.20 × 578,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,084.80x = 848,830,092,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,830,092,414.72/978,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,849.18

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