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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,355.80, 1,467,096.30 and 379,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,355.80, 1,467,096.30 and 379,117.80 is: 568,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,355.80 : 1,467,096.30 = 379,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,355.80/1,467,096.30 = 379,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,355.80x = 1,467,096.30 × 379,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,355.80x = 556,202,321,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,202,321,644.14/978,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,507.21

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