Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,258.24, 1,467,508.38 and 778,688.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 979,258.24, 1,467,508.38 and 778,688.56 is: 1,166,936.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979,258.24 : 1,467,508.38 = 778,688.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979,258.24/1,467,508.38 = 778,688.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979,258.24x = 1,467,508.38 × 778,688.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979,258.24x = 1,142,731,987,210.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,142,731,987,210.13/979,258.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,166,936.30
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