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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,818.70, 1,465,155.15 and 408,052.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,818.70, 1,465,155.15 and 408,052.90 is: 612,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,818.70 : 1,465,155.15 = 408,052.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,818.70/1,465,155.15 = 408,052.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,818.70x = 1,465,155.15 × 408,052.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,818.70x = 597,860,807,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,860,807,907.44/976,818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,048.90

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