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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,792.40, 1,465,188.60 and 408,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,792.40, 1,465,188.60 and 408,075.20 is: 612,112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,792.40 : 1,465,188.60 = 408,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,792.40/1,465,188.60 = 408,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,792.40x = 1,465,188.60 × 408,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,792.40x = 597,907,130,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,907,130,982.72/976,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,112.80

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