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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,588.30, 1,466,716.05 and 409,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,588.30, 1,466,716.05 and 409,968.30 is: 614,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,588.30 : 1,466,716.05 = 409,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,588.30/1,466,716.05 = 409,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,588.30x = 1,466,716.05 × 409,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,588.30x = 601,307,085,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,307,085,601.22/978,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,463.80

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