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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,468.80, 1,467,703.20 and 605,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,468.80, 1,467,703.20 and 605,220.80 is: 907,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,468.80 : 1,467,703.20 = 605,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,468.80/1,467,703.20 = 605,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,468.80x = 1,467,703.20 × 605,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,468.80x = 888,284,504,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,284,504,866.56/978,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,831.20

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