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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,523.60, 1,467,785.40 and 711,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,523.60, 1,467,785.40 and 711,720.40 is: 1,067,580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,523.60 : 1,467,785.40 = 711,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,523.60/1,467,785.40 = 711,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,523.60x = 1,467,785.40 × 711,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,523.60x = 1,044,652,812,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,652,812,002.16/978,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,580.60

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