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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,978.88, 1,350,969.60 and 565,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,978.88, 1,350,969.60 and 565,516 is: 780,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,978.88 : 1,350,969.60 = 565,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,978.88/1,350,969.60 = 565,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,978.88x = 1,350,969.60 × 565,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,978.88x = 763,994,924,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,994,924,313.60/978,978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,399.80

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