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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,520.72, 1,467,927 and 347,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,520.72, 1,467,927 and 347,381.68 is: 521,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,520.72 : 1,467,927 = 347,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,520.72/1,467,927 = 347,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,520.72x = 1,467,927 × 347,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,520.72x = 509,930,947,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,930,947,377.36/978,520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,124.32

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