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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,359.80, 1,467,539.70 and 268,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,359.80, 1,467,539.70 and 268,459.60 is: 402,689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,359.80 : 1,467,539.70 = 268,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,359.80/1,467,539.70 = 268,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,359.80x = 1,467,539.70 × 268,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,359.80x = 393,975,120,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,975,120,846.12/978,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,689.40

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