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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,452.80, 1,465,012.80 and 408,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,452.80, 1,465,012.80 and 408,832.80 is: 612,761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,452.80 : 1,465,012.80 = 408,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,452.80/1,465,012.80 = 408,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,452.80x = 1,465,012.80 × 408,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,452.80x = 598,945,285,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,945,285,059.84/977,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,761.34

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