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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,286.20, 1,467,429.30 and 446,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,286.20, 1,467,429.30 and 446,845.20 is: 670,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,286.20 : 1,467,429.30 = 446,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,286.20/1,467,429.30 = 446,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,286.20x = 1,467,429.30 × 446,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,286.20x = 655,713,739,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,713,739,044.36/978,286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,267.80

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