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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,092.26, 1,467,143.45 and 445,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,092.26, 1,467,143.45 and 445,240.64 is: 667,863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,092.26 : 1,467,143.45 = 445,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,092.26/1,467,143.45 = 445,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,092.26x = 1,467,143.45 × 445,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,092.26x = 653,231,888,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,231,888,649.81/978,092.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,863.26

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