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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,233.56, 1,468,377.91 and 410,461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,233.56, 1,468,377.91 and 410,461.95 is: 615,494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,233.56 : 1,468,377.91 = 410,461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,233.56/1,468,377.91 = 410,461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,233.56x = 1,468,377.91 × 410,461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,233.56x = 602,713,253,304.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,713,253,304.94/979,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,494.89

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