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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,841.08, 1,351,379.79 and 616,575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,841.08, 1,351,379.79 and 616,575.45 is: 851,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,841.08 : 1,351,379.79 = 616,575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,841.08/1,351,379.79 = 616,575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,841.08x = 1,351,379.79 × 616,575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,841.08x = 833,227,602,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,227,602,140.16/978,841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,238.90

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