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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,799.40, 1,465,199.10 and 408,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,799.40, 1,465,199.10 and 408,082.20 is: 612,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,799.40 : 1,465,199.10 = 408,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,799.40/1,465,199.10 = 408,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,799.40x = 1,465,199.10 × 408,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,799.40x = 597,921,672,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,921,672,166.02/976,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,123.30

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