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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,036.40, 1,410,760.98 and 408,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,036.40, 1,410,760.98 and 408,156 is: 611,889.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,036.40 : 1,410,760.98 = 408,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,036.40/1,410,760.98 = 408,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,036.40x = 1,410,760.98 × 408,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,036.40x = 575,810,558,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,810,558,552.88/941,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,889.78

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