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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,113.12, 1,462,036.96 and 405,765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,113.12, 1,462,036.96 and 405,765.12 is: 607,761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,113.12 : 1,462,036.96 = 405,765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,113.12/1,462,036.96 = 405,765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,113.12x = 1,462,036.96 × 405,765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,113.12x = 593,243,602,518.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,243,602,518.84/976,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,761.12

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