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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,458.40, 1,467,687.60 and 941,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,458.40, 1,467,687.60 and 941,133.60 is: 1,411,700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,458.40 : 1,467,687.60 = 941,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,458.40/1,467,687.60 = 941,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,458.40x = 1,467,687.60 × 941,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,458.40x = 1,381,290,114,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,290,114,663.36/978,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,700.40

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