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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,371.40, 1,467,557.10 and 418,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,371.40, 1,467,557.10 and 418,499.40 is: 627,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,371.40 : 1,467,557.10 = 418,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,371.40/1,467,557.10 = 418,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,371.40x = 1,467,557.10 × 418,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,371.40x = 614,171,765,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,171,765,815.74/978,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,749.10

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