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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,938.62, 1,471,975.74 and 412,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,938.62, 1,471,975.74 and 412,274.88 is: 618,650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,938.62 : 1,471,975.74 = 412,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,938.62/1,471,975.74 = 412,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,938.62x = 1,471,975.74 × 412,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,938.62x = 606,858,621,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,858,621,571.41/980,938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,650.96

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