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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,426.20, 1,466,066.40 and 408,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,426.20, 1,466,066.40 and 408,660.40 is: 612,960.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,426.20 : 1,466,066.40 = 408,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,426.20/1,466,066.40 = 408,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,426.20x = 1,466,066.40 × 408,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,426.20x = 599,123,281,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,123,281,450.56/977,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,960.12

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