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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,152.20, 1,465,655.40 and 408,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,152.20, 1,465,655.40 and 408,386.40 is: 612,549.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,152.20 : 1,465,655.40 = 408,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,152.20/1,465,655.40 = 408,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,152.20x = 1,465,655.40 × 408,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,152.20x = 598,553,732,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,553,732,446.56/977,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,549.13

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