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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,970.80, 1,468,456.20 and 605,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,970.80, 1,468,456.20 and 605,722.80 is: 908,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,970.80 : 1,468,456.20 = 605,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,970.80/1,468,456.20 = 605,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,970.80x = 1,468,456.20 × 605,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,970.80x = 889,477,401,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,477,401,141.36/978,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,584.20

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