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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,256.20, 1,467,384.30 and 505,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,256.20, 1,467,384.30 and 505,864.20 is: 758,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,256.20 : 1,467,384.30 = 505,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,256.20/1,467,384.30 = 505,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,256.20x = 1,467,384.30 × 505,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,256.20x = 742,297,185,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,297,185,012.06/978,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,796.30

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