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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,183.80, 1,370,857 and 978,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,183.80, 1,370,857 and 978,183.80 is: 1,370,857

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,183.80 : 1,370,857 = 978,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,183.80/1,370,857 = 978,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,183.80x = 1,370,857 × 978,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,183.80x = 1,340,950,109,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,950,109,516.60/978,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370,857

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