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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,259.80, 1,467,389.70 and 891,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,259.80, 1,467,389.70 and 891,654.60 is: 1,337,481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,259.80 : 1,467,389.70 = 891,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,259.80/1,467,389.70 = 891,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,259.80x = 1,467,389.70 × 891,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,259.80x = 1,308,404,775,997.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,404,775,997.62/978,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337,481.90

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