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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,544.80, 1,465,150.80 and 408,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,544.80, 1,465,150.80 and 408,924.80 is: 612,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,544.80 : 1,465,150.80 = 408,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,544.80/1,465,150.80 = 408,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,544.80x = 1,465,150.80 × 408,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,544.80x = 599,136,497,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,136,497,859.84/977,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,899.27

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