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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,190.65, 1,467,285.98 and 409,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,190.65, 1,467,285.98 and 409,473.45 is: 614,210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,190.65 : 1,467,285.98 = 409,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,190.65/1,467,285.98 = 409,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,190.65x = 1,467,285.98 × 409,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,190.65x = 600,814,650,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,814,650,319.86/978,190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,210.18

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