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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,279.20, 1,451,900.40 and 406,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,279.20, 1,451,900.40 and 406,679.20 is: 609,801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,279.20 : 1,451,900.40 = 406,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,279.20/1,451,900.40 = 406,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,279.20x = 1,451,900.40 × 406,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,279.20x = 590,457,693,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,457,693,151.68/968,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,801.07

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