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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,292.30, 1,464,772.05 and 408,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,292.30, 1,464,772.05 and 408,672.30 is: 612,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,292.30 : 1,464,772.05 = 408,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,292.30/1,464,772.05 = 408,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,292.30x = 1,464,772.05 × 408,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,292.30x = 598,611,762,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,611,762,649.22/977,292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,520.70

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