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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,035.60, 1,467,053.40 and 417,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,035.60, 1,467,053.40 and 417,126.80 is: 625,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,035.60 : 1,467,053.40 = 417,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,035.60/1,467,053.40 = 417,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,035.60x = 1,467,053.40 × 417,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,035.60x = 611,947,290,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,947,290,171.12/978,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,690.20

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