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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,223.80, 1,467,335.70 and 268,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,223.80, 1,467,335.70 and 268,323.60 is: 402,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,223.80 : 1,467,335.70 = 268,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,223.80/1,467,335.70 = 268,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,223.80x = 1,467,335.70 × 268,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,223.80x = 393,720,797,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,720,797,432.52/978,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,485.40

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