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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,076.80, 1,467,837.60 and 535,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,076.80, 1,467,837.60 and 535,844.80 is: 803,341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,076.80 : 1,467,837.60 = 535,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,076.80/1,467,837.60 = 535,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,076.80x = 1,467,837.60 × 535,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,076.80x = 786,533,145,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,533,145,204.48/979,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,341.62

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