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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,615.20, 1,467,922.80 and 558,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,615.20, 1,467,922.80 and 558,711.20 is: 838,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,615.20 : 1,467,922.80 = 558,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,615.20/1,467,922.80 = 558,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,615.20x = 1,467,922.80 × 558,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,615.20x = 820,144,909,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,144,909,095.36/978,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,066.80

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