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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,112.63, 1,467,174.03 and 445,261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,112.63, 1,467,174.03 and 445,261.02 is: 667,893.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,112.63 : 1,467,174.03 = 445,261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,112.63/1,467,174.03 = 445,261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,112.63x = 1,467,174.03 × 445,261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,112.63x = 653,275,405,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,275,405,115.31/978,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,893.84

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