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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,321.09, 1,350,276.72 and 634,583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,321.09, 1,350,276.72 and 634,583.01 is: 875,850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,321.09 : 1,350,276.72 = 634,583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,321.09/1,350,276.72 = 634,583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,321.09x = 1,350,276.72 × 634,583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,321.09x = 856,862,665,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,862,665,310.53/978,321.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,850.14

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