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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,767.20, 1,468,150.80 and 624,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,767.20, 1,468,150.80 and 624,473.20 is: 936,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,767.20 : 1,468,150.80 = 624,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,767.20/1,468,150.80 = 624,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,767.20x = 1,468,150.80 × 624,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,767.20x = 916,820,828,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,820,828,158.56/978,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,709.80

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