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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,274.80, 1,467,412.20 and 645,850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,274.80, 1,467,412.20 and 645,850.80 is: 968,776.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,274.80 : 1,467,412.20 = 645,850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,274.80/1,467,412.20 = 645,850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,274.80x = 1,467,412.20 × 645,850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,274.80x = 947,729,343,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,729,343,299.76/978,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,776.20

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