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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941,461.56, 1,411,396.20 and 408,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941,461.56, 1,411,396.20 and 408,582 is: 612,527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941,461.56 : 1,411,396.20 = 408,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941,461.56/1,411,396.20 = 408,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941,461.56x = 1,411,396.20 × 408,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941,461.56x = 576,671,082,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,671,082,188.40/941,461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,527.49

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