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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,114.76, 1,467,594.54 and 529,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,114.76, 1,467,594.54 and 529,151.92 is: 793,956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,114.76 : 1,467,594.54 = 529,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,114.76/1,467,594.54 = 529,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,114.76x = 1,467,594.54 × 529,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,114.76x = 776,580,468,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,580,468,622.52/978,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,956.39

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