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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,792.36, 1,469,759.82 and 410,602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,792.36, 1,469,759.82 and 410,602.12 is: 615,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,792.36 : 1,469,759.82 = 410,602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,792.36/1,469,759.82 = 410,602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,792.36x = 1,469,759.82 × 410,602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,792.36x = 603,486,497,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,486,497,982.82/979,792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,933.05

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