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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,997.84, 1,410,703.29 and 408,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,997.84, 1,410,703.29 and 408,117.52 is: 611,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,997.84 : 1,410,703.29 = 408,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,997.84/1,410,703.29 = 408,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,997.84x = 1,410,703.29 × 408,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,997.84x = 575,732,728,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,732,728,170.64/940,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,832.15

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