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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,968.91, 1,458,604.14 and 403,350.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,968.91, 1,458,604.14 and 403,350.57 is: 605,295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,968.91 : 1,458,604.14 = 403,350.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,968.91/1,458,604.14 = 403,350.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,968.91x = 1,458,604.14 × 403,350.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,968.91x = 588,328,808,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,328,808,160.34/971,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,295.91

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