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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,206.20, 1,371,977 and 978,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,206.20, 1,371,977 and 978,206.20 is: 1,371,977

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,206.20 : 1,371,977 = 978,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,206.20/1,371,977 = 978,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,206.20x = 1,371,977 × 978,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,206.20x = 1,342,076,407,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,076,407,657.40/978,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,977

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