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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,607.40, 1,449,911.10 and 406,735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,607.40, 1,449,911.10 and 406,735.40 is: 610,103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,607.40 : 1,449,911.10 = 406,735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,607.40/1,449,911.10 = 406,735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,607.40x = 1,449,911.10 × 406,735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,607.40x = 589,730,171,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,730,171,222.94/966,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,103.10

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