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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,939.62, 1,471,977.24 and 412,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,939.62, 1,471,977.24 and 412,275.88 is: 618,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,939.62 : 1,471,977.24 = 412,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,939.62/1,471,977.24 = 412,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,939.62x = 1,471,977.24 × 412,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,939.62x = 606,860,711,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,860,711,960.97/980,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,652.46

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