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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,372.45, 1,372,209.75 and 978,372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,372.45, 1,372,209.75 and 978,372.45 is: 1,372,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,372.45 : 1,372,209.75 = 978,372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,372.45/1,372,209.75 = 978,372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,372.45x = 1,372,209.75 × 978,372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,372.45x = 1,342,532,215,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,532,215,021.39/978,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,209.75

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