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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,873.14, 1,469,237.70 and 380,133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,873.14, 1,469,237.70 and 380,133.54 is: 569,978.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,873.14 : 1,469,237.70 = 380,133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,873.14/1,469,237.70 = 380,133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,873.14x = 1,469,237.70 × 380,133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,873.14x = 558,506,528,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,506,528,002.46/979,873.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,978.40

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