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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,045.04, 1,452,263.58 and 407,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,045.04, 1,452,263.58 and 407,079 is: 610,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,045.04 : 1,452,263.58 = 407,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,045.04/1,452,263.58 = 407,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,045.04x = 1,452,263.58 × 407,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,045.04x = 591,186,005,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,186,005,882.82/968,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,700.93

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