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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078,977, 1,618,543.26 and 414,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078,977, 1,618,543.26 and 414,129 is: 621,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078,977 : 1,618,543.26 = 414,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078,977/1,618,543.26 = 414,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078,977x = 1,618,543.26 × 414,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078,977x = 670,285,701,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,285,701,720.54/1,078,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,223.35

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