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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,163.05, 1,467,244.58 and 604,915.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,163.05, 1,467,244.58 and 604,915.05 is: 907,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,163.05 : 1,467,244.58 = 604,915.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,163.05/1,467,244.58 = 604,915.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,163.05x = 1,467,244.58 × 604,915.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,163.05x = 887,558,325,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,558,325,448.35/978,163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,372.58

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