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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,812.40, 1,468,218.60 and 978,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,812.40, 1,468,218.60 and 978,812.40 is: 1,468,218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,812.40 : 1,468,218.60 = 978,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,812.40/1,468,218.60 = 978,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,812.40x = 1,468,218.60 × 978,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,812.40x = 1,437,110,571,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,110,571,590.64/978,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,218.60

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