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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,330.80, 1,467,496.20 and 530,433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,330.80, 1,467,496.20 and 530,433.20 is: 795,649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,330.80 : 1,467,496.20 = 530,433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,330.80/1,467,496.20 = 530,433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,330.80x = 1,467,496.20 × 530,433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,330.80x = 778,408,705,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,408,705,353.84/978,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,649.80

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