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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,365.16, 1,349,571.97 and 615,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,365.16, 1,349,571.97 and 615,214.08 is: 848,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,365.16 : 1,349,571.97 = 615,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,365.16/1,349,571.97 = 615,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,365.16x = 1,349,571.97 × 615,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,365.16x = 830,275,677,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,275,677,917.34/978,365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,635.78

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