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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,389.60, 1,467,584.40 and 418,517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,389.60, 1,467,584.40 and 418,517.60 is: 627,776.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,389.60 : 1,467,584.40 = 418,517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,389.60/1,467,584.40 = 418,517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,389.60x = 1,467,584.40 × 418,517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,389.60x = 614,209,900,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,209,900,885.44/978,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,776.40

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