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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,362.33, 1,467,643.98 and 338,665.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,362.33, 1,467,643.98 and 338,665.07 is: 508,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,362.33 : 1,467,643.98 = 338,665.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,362.33/1,467,643.98 = 338,665.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,362.33x = 1,467,643.98 × 338,665.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,362.33x = 497,039,743,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,039,743,883.56/978,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,032.38

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