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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,334.40, 1,467,501.60 and 418,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,334.40, 1,467,501.60 and 418,462.40 is: 627,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,334.40 : 1,467,501.60 = 418,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,334.40/1,467,501.60 = 418,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,334.40x = 1,467,501.60 × 418,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,334.40x = 614,094,241,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,094,241,539.84/978,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,693.60

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