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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,701.20, 1,466,478.90 and 408,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,701.20, 1,466,478.90 and 408,935.40 is: 613,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,701.20 : 1,466,478.90 = 408,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,701.20/1,466,478.90 = 408,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,701.20x = 1,466,478.90 × 408,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,701.20x = 599,695,135,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,695,135,563.06/977,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,372.61

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