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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,726.80, 1,465,757.40 and 978,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,726.80, 1,465,757.40 and 978,726.80 is: 1,465,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,726.80 : 1,465,757.40 = 978,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,726.80/1,465,757.40 = 978,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,726.80x = 1,465,757.40 × 978,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,726.80x = 1,434,576,049,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,576,049,678.32/978,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,757.40

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