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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,145.40, 1,467,218.10 and 409,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,145.40, 1,467,218.10 and 409,428.20 is: 614,142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,145.40 : 1,467,218.10 = 409,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,145.40/1,467,218.10 = 409,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,145.40x = 1,467,218.10 × 409,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,145.40x = 600,720,465,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,720,465,690.42/978,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,142.30

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