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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,967.37, 1,458,601.82 and 403,349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,967.37, 1,458,601.82 and 403,349.03 is: 605,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,967.37 : 1,458,601.82 = 403,349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,967.37/1,458,601.82 = 403,349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,967.37x = 1,458,601.82 × 403,349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,967.37x = 588,325,622,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,325,622,968.60/971,967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,293.60

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