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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,397.20, 1,467,595.80 and 268,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,397.20, 1,467,595.80 and 268,424.10 is: 402,636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,397.20 : 1,467,595.80 = 268,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,397.20/1,467,595.80 = 268,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,397.20x = 1,467,595.80 × 268,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,397.20x = 393,938,081,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,938,081,778.78/978,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,636.15

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