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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,207.20, 1,467,310.80 and 505,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,207.20, 1,467,310.80 and 505,815.20 is: 758,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,207.20 : 1,467,310.80 = 505,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,207.20/1,467,310.80 = 505,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,207.20x = 1,467,310.80 × 505,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,207.20x = 742,188,105,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,188,105,764.16/978,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,722.80

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