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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,415.80, 1,467,623.70 and 446,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,415.80, 1,467,623.70 and 446,974.80 is: 670,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,415.80 : 1,467,623.70 = 446,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,415.80/1,467,623.70 = 446,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,415.80x = 1,467,623.70 × 446,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,415.80x = 655,990,809,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,990,809,782.76/978,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,462.20

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