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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,538.16, 1,349,132.88 and 633,765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,538.16, 1,349,132.88 and 633,765.04 is: 873,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,538.16 : 1,349,132.88 = 633,765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,538.16/1,349,132.88 = 633,765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,538.16x = 1,349,132.88 × 633,765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,538.16x = 855,033,253,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,033,253,658.52/978,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,786.32

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