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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,843.30, 1,467,098.55 and 410,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,843.30, 1,467,098.55 and 410,223.30 is: 614,846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,843.30 : 1,467,098.55 = 410,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,843.30/1,467,098.55 = 410,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,843.30x = 1,467,098.55 × 410,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,843.30x = 601,838,008,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,838,008,606.22/978,843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,846.12

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