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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,265.80, 1,467,398.70 and 891,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,265.80, 1,467,398.70 and 891,660.60 is: 1,337,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,265.80 : 1,467,398.70 = 891,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,265.80/1,467,398.70 = 891,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,265.80x = 1,467,398.70 × 891,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,265.80x = 1,308,421,605,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,421,605,281.22/978,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337,490.90

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