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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,143.70, 1,467,215.55 and 347,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,143.70, 1,467,215.55 and 347,121.30 is: 520,681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,143.70 : 1,467,215.55 = 347,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,143.70/1,467,215.55 = 347,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,143.70x = 1,467,215.55 × 347,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,143.70x = 509,301,769,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,301,769,096.22/978,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,681.95

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