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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,181.80, 1,467,272.70 and 446,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,181.80, 1,467,272.70 and 446,740.80 is: 670,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,181.80 : 1,467,272.70 = 446,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,181.80/1,467,272.70 = 446,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,181.80x = 1,467,272.70 × 446,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,181.80x = 655,490,579,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,490,579,816.16/978,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,111.20

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