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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,823.62, 1,468,060.44 and 622,780.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,823.62, 1,468,060.44 and 622,780.02 is: 934,058.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,823.62 : 1,468,060.44 = 622,780.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,823.62/1,468,060.44 = 622,780.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,823.62x = 1,468,060.44 × 622,780.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,823.62x = 914,278,710,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,278,710,184.41/978,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934,058.69

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