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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,376.20, 1,467,491.40 and 409,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,376.20, 1,467,491.40 and 409,610.40 is: 614,385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,376.20 : 1,467,491.40 = 409,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,376.20/1,467,491.40 = 409,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,376.20x = 1,467,491.40 × 409,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,376.20x = 601,099,739,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,099,739,350.56/978,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,385.08

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