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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,266.70, 1,467,400.05 and 558,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,266.70, 1,467,400.05 and 558,362.70 is: 837,544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,266.70 : 1,467,400.05 = 558,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,266.70/1,467,400.05 = 558,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,266.70x = 1,467,400.05 × 558,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,266.70x = 819,341,453,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,341,453,898.14/978,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,544.05

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