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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,259.40, 1,467,389.10 and 978,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,259.40, 1,467,389.10 and 978,259.40 is: 1,467,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,259.40 : 1,467,389.10 = 978,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,259.40/1,467,389.10 = 978,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,259.40x = 1,467,389.10 × 978,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,259.40x = 1,435,487,180,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,487,180,532.54/978,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,389.10

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