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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,814.40, 1,465,221.60 and 408,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,814.40, 1,465,221.60 and 408,097.20 is: 612,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,814.40 : 1,465,221.60 = 408,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,814.40/1,465,221.60 = 408,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,814.40x = 1,465,221.60 × 408,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,814.40x = 597,952,832,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,952,832,339.52/976,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,145.80

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