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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,160.28, 1,360,907.58 and 578,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,160.28, 1,360,907.58 and 578,170.84 is: 797,879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,160.28 : 1,360,907.58 = 578,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,160.28/1,360,907.58 = 578,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,160.28x = 1,360,907.58 × 578,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,160.28x = 786,837,078,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,837,078,690.97/986,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,879.51

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