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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,413.70, 1,467,620.55 and 473,216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,413.70, 1,467,620.55 and 473,216.70 is: 709,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,413.70 : 1,467,620.55 = 473,216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,413.70/1,467,620.55 = 473,216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,413.70x = 1,467,620.55 × 473,216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,413.70x = 694,502,553,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,502,553,523.19/978,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,825.05

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