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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,205.80, 1,467,308.70 and 446,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,205.80, 1,467,308.70 and 446,764.80 is: 670,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,205.80 : 1,467,308.70 = 446,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,205.80/1,467,308.70 = 446,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,205.80x = 1,467,308.70 × 446,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,205.80x = 655,541,877,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,541,877,893.76/978,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,147.20

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