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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,780.75, 1,468,706.25 and 379,765.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,780.75, 1,468,706.25 and 379,765.55 is: 569,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,780.75 : 1,468,706.25 = 379,765.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,780.75/1,468,706.25 = 379,765.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,780.75x = 1,468,706.25 × 379,765.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,780.75x = 557,764,029,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,764,029,476.16/978,780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,855.95

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