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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,871.20, 1,469,234.70 and 380,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,871.20, 1,469,234.70 and 380,131.60 is: 569,975.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,871.20 : 1,469,234.70 = 380,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,871.20/1,469,234.70 = 380,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,871.20x = 1,469,234.70 × 380,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,871.20x = 558,502,537,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,502,537,286.52/979,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,975.46

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