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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,428.30, 1,465,309.65 and 978,428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,428.30, 1,465,309.65 and 978,428.30 is: 1,465,309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,428.30 : 1,465,309.65 = 978,428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,428.30/1,465,309.65 = 978,428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,428.30x = 1,465,309.65 × 978,428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,428.30x = 1,433,700,429,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,700,429,823.10/978,428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,309.65

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