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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,341.20, 1,458,511.80 and 411,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,341.20, 1,458,511.80 and 411,302.80 is: 616,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,341.20 : 1,458,511.80 = 411,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,341.20/1,458,511.80 = 411,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,341.20x = 1,458,511.80 × 411,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,341.20x = 599,889,987,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,889,987,173.04/972,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,954.20

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