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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,563.80, 1,465,179.30 and 408,943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,563.80, 1,465,179.30 and 408,943.80 is: 612,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,563.80 : 1,465,179.30 = 408,943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,563.80/1,465,179.30 = 408,943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,563.80x = 1,465,179.30 × 408,943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,563.80x = 599,175,990,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,175,990,623.34/977,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,927.76

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