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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,987.60, 1,465,481.40 and 416,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,987.60, 1,465,481.40 and 416,078.80 is: 624,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,987.60 : 1,465,481.40 = 416,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,987.60/1,465,481.40 = 416,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,987.60x = 1,465,481.40 × 416,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,987.60x = 609,755,742,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,755,742,334.32/976,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,118.20

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