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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,802.40, 1,465,203.60 and 408,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,802.40, 1,465,203.60 and 408,085.20 is: 612,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,802.40 : 1,465,203.60 = 408,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,802.40/1,465,203.60 = 408,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,802.40x = 1,465,203.60 × 408,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,802.40x = 597,927,904,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,927,904,146.72/976,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,127.80

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