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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,238.80, 1,467,358.20 and 604,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,238.80, 1,467,358.20 and 604,990.80 is: 907,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,238.80 : 1,467,358.20 = 604,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,238.80/1,467,358.20 = 604,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,238.80x = 1,467,358.20 × 604,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,238.80x = 887,738,211,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,738,211,304.56/978,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,486.20

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