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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,889.80, 1,467,897.30 and 379,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,889.80, 1,467,897.30 and 379,651.80 is: 569,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,889.80 : 1,467,897.30 = 379,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,889.80/1,467,897.30 = 379,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,889.80x = 1,467,897.30 × 379,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,889.80x = 557,289,852,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,289,852,160.14/978,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,308.06

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