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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,052.40, 912,078.60 and 408,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,052.40, 912,078.60 and 408,986.80 is: 613,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,052.40 : 912,078.60 = 408,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,052.40/912,078.60 = 408,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,052.40x = 912,078.60 × 408,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,052.40x = 373,028,107,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,028,107,962.48/608,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,480.20

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