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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,969.42, 1,458,604.89 and 403,351.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,969.42, 1,458,604.89 and 403,351.07 is: 605,296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,969.42 : 1,458,604.89 = 403,351.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,969.42/1,458,604.89 = 403,351.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,969.42x = 1,458,604.89 × 403,351.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,969.42x = 588,329,843,088.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,329,843,088.73/971,969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,296.66

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