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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,268.80, 1,467,403.20 and 604,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,268.80, 1,467,403.20 and 604,502.40 is: 906,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,268.80 : 1,467,403.20 = 604,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,268.80/1,467,403.20 = 604,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,268.80x = 1,467,403.20 × 604,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,268.80x = 887,048,756,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,048,756,167.68/978,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,753.60

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