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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,777.74, 1,468,701.74 and 379,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,777.74, 1,468,701.74 and 379,762.54 is: 569,851.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,777.74 : 1,468,701.74 = 379,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,777.74/1,468,701.74 = 379,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,777.74x = 1,468,701.74 × 379,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,777.74x = 557,757,900,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,757,900,562.47/978,777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,851.43

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