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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,310.20, 1,467,902.70 and 347,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,310.20, 1,467,902.70 and 347,676.60 is: 521,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,310.20 : 1,467,902.70 = 347,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,310.20/1,467,902.70 = 347,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,310.20x = 1,467,902.70 × 347,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,310.20x = 510,355,419,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,355,419,866.82/978,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,670.35

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