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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,217.40, 1,366,705 and 978,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,217.40, 1,366,705 and 978,217.40 is: 1,366,705

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,217.40 : 1,366,705 = 978,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,217.40/1,366,705 = 978,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,217.40x = 1,366,705 × 978,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,217.40x = 1,336,934,611,667
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,934,611,667/978,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,705

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