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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,383.60, 1,467,721.22 and 347,244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,383.60, 1,467,721.22 and 347,244.56 is: 520,918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,383.60 : 1,467,721.22 = 347,244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,383.60/1,467,721.22 = 347,244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,383.60x = 1,467,721.22 × 347,244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,383.60x = 509,658,209,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,658,209,241.56/978,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,918.59

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