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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,419.70, 1,467,629.55 and 624,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,419.70, 1,467,629.55 and 624,125.70 is: 936,188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,419.70 : 1,467,629.55 = 624,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,419.70/1,467,629.55 = 624,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,419.70x = 1,467,629.55 × 624,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,419.70x = 915,985,320,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,985,320,234.44/978,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,188.55

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