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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,263.20, 1,467,832.20 and 347,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,263.20, 1,467,832.20 and 347,629.60 is: 521,599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,263.20 : 1,467,832.20 = 347,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,263.20/1,467,832.20 = 347,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,263.20x = 1,467,832.20 × 347,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,263.20x = 510,261,920,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,261,920,553.12/978,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,599.83

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