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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,524.67, 1,349,790.56 and 615,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,524.67, 1,349,790.56 and 615,372.51 is: 848,853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,524.67 : 1,349,790.56 = 615,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,524.67/1,349,790.56 = 615,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,524.67x = 1,349,790.56 × 615,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,524.67x = 830,624,001,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,624,001,804.64/978,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,853.41

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