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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,216.80, 1,467,325.20 and 642,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,216.80, 1,467,325.20 and 642,293.60 is: 963,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,216.80 : 1,467,325.20 = 642,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,216.80/1,467,325.20 = 642,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,216.80x = 1,467,325.20 × 642,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,216.80x = 942,453,585,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,453,585,078.72/978,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,440.40

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