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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,211.80, 1,467,317.70 and 446,770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,211.80, 1,467,317.70 and 446,770.80 is: 670,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,211.80 : 1,467,317.70 = 446,770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,211.80/1,467,317.70 = 446,770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,211.80x = 1,467,317.70 × 446,770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,211.80x = 655,554,702,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,554,702,683.16/978,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,156.20

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