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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,001.32, 1,410,708.54 and 408,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,001.32, 1,410,708.54 and 408,121 is: 611,837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,001.32 : 1,410,708.54 = 408,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,001.32/1,410,708.54 = 408,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,001.32x = 1,410,708.54 × 408,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,001.32x = 575,739,780,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,739,780,053.34/941,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,837.38

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