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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,296.70, 1,372,103.70 and 978,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,296.70, 1,372,103.70 and 978,296.70 is: 1,372,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,296.70 : 1,372,103.70 = 978,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,296.70/1,372,103.70 = 978,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,296.70x = 1,372,103.70 × 978,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,296.70x = 1,342,324,521,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,324,521,767.79/978,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,103.70

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