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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,812.88, 1,457,094.96 and 403,585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,812.88, 1,457,094.96 and 403,585.92 is: 605,119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,812.88 : 1,457,094.96 = 403,585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,812.88/1,457,094.96 = 403,585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,812.88x = 1,457,094.96 × 403,585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,812.88x = 588,063,009,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,063,009,958.96/971,812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,119.59

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