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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,465.30, 1,465,883.55 and 556,487.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,465.30, 1,465,883.55 and 556,487.70 is: 833,699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,465.30 : 1,465,883.55 = 556,487.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,465.30/1,465,883.55 = 556,487.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,465.30x = 1,465,883.55 × 556,487.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,465.30x = 815,746,165,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,746,165,207.34/978,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,699.64

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