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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,312.30, 1,467,468.45 and 446,871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,312.30, 1,467,468.45 and 446,871.30 is: 670,306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,312.30 : 1,467,468.45 = 446,871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,312.30/1,467,468.45 = 446,871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,312.30x = 1,467,468.45 × 446,871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,312.30x = 655,769,533,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,769,533,960.49/978,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,306.95

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