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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,805.80, 1,467,042.30 and 410,185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,805.80, 1,467,042.30 and 410,185.80 is: 614,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,805.80 : 1,467,042.30 = 410,185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,805.80/1,467,042.30 = 410,185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,805.80x = 1,467,042.30 × 410,185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,805.80x = 601,759,919,459.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,759,919,459.34/978,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,789.90

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