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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,203.20, 1,371,972.80 and 978,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,203.20, 1,371,972.80 and 978,203.20 is: 1,371,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,203.20 : 1,371,972.80 = 978,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,203.20/1,371,972.80 = 978,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,203.20x = 1,371,972.80 × 978,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,203.20x = 1,342,068,183,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,068,183,272.96/978,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,972.80

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