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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,529.80, 1,465,128.30 and 408,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,529.80, 1,465,128.30 and 408,909.80 is: 612,876.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,529.80 : 1,465,128.30 = 408,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,529.80/1,465,128.30 = 408,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,529.80x = 1,465,128.30 × 408,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,529.80x = 599,105,320,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,105,320,127.34/977,529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,876.78

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