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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,136.70, 1,467,205.05 and 446,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,136.70, 1,467,205.05 and 446,695.70 is: 670,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,136.70 : 1,467,205.05 = 446,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,136.70/1,467,205.05 = 446,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,136.70x = 1,467,205.05 × 446,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,136.70x = 655,394,186,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,394,186,853.29/978,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,043.55

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