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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,539.80, 1,465,143.30 and 408,919.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,539.80, 1,465,143.30 and 408,919.80 is: 612,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,539.80 : 1,465,143.30 = 408,919.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,539.80/1,465,143.30 = 408,919.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,539.80x = 1,465,143.30 × 408,919.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,539.80x = 599,126,105,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,126,105,207.34/977,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,891.78

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