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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,419.60, 1,467,629.40 and 901,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,419.60, 1,467,629.40 and 901,437.20 is: 1,352,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,419.60 : 1,467,629.40 = 901,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,419.60/1,467,629.40 = 901,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,419.60x = 1,467,629.40 × 901,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,419.60x = 1,322,975,736,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,975,736,973.68/978,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,155.80

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