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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,344.70, 1,467,444.15 and 409,578.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,344.70, 1,467,444.15 and 409,578.90 is: 614,337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,344.70 : 1,467,444.15 = 409,578.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,344.70/1,467,444.15 = 409,578.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,344.70x = 1,467,444.15 × 409,578.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,344.70x = 601,034,160,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,034,160,768.44/978,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,337.83

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