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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,321.46, 1,350,277.25 and 634,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,321.46, 1,350,277.25 and 634,583.38 is: 875,850.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,321.46 : 1,350,277.25 = 634,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,321.46/1,350,277.25 = 634,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,321.46x = 1,350,277.25 × 634,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,321.46x = 856,863,494,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,863,494,693.50/978,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,850.66

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