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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,255.28, 1,349,420.34 and 615,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,255.28, 1,349,420.34 and 615,104.20 is: 848,484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,255.28 : 1,349,420.34 = 615,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,255.28/1,349,420.34 = 615,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,255.28x = 1,349,420.34 × 615,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,255.28x = 830,034,118,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,034,118,699.43/978,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,484.17

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