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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,973.48, 1,292,751.48 and 406,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,973.48, 1,292,751.48 and 406,940.24 is: 609,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,973.48 : 1,292,751.48 = 406,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,973.48/1,292,751.48 = 406,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,973.48x = 1,292,751.48 × 406,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,973.48x = 526,072,597,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,072,597,531.56/862,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,604.59

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