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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,518.72, 1,467,924 and 347,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,518.72, 1,467,924 and 347,379.68 is: 521,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,518.72 : 1,467,924 = 347,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,518.72/1,467,924 = 347,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,518.72x = 1,467,924 × 347,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,518.72x = 509,926,969,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,926,969,384.32/978,518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,121.32

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