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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,078.40, 1,495,617.60 and 406,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,078.40, 1,495,617.60 and 406,102.40 is: 609,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,078.40 : 1,495,617.60 = 406,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,078.40/1,495,617.60 = 406,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,078.40x = 1,495,617.60 × 406,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,078.40x = 607,373,896,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,373,896,842.24/997,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,153.60

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