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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,562.79, 1,467,944.95 and 338,865.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,562.79, 1,467,944.95 and 338,865.29 is: 508,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,562.79 : 1,467,944.95 = 338,865.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,562.79/1,467,944.95 = 338,865.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,562.79x = 1,467,944.95 × 338,865.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,562.79x = 497,435,591,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,435,591,185.79/978,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,332.83

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