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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,178.20, 1,467,704.70 and 347,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,178.20, 1,467,704.70 and 347,544.60 is: 521,472.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,178.20 : 1,467,704.70 = 347,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,178.20/1,467,704.70 = 347,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,178.20x = 1,467,704.70 × 347,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,178.20x = 510,092,842,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,092,842,879.62/978,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,472.31

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