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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,972.16, 1,458,062.08 and 411,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,972.16, 1,458,062.08 and 411,063.36 is: 616,638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,972.16 : 1,458,062.08 = 411,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,972.16/1,458,062.08 = 411,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,972.16x = 1,458,062.08 × 411,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,972.16x = 599,355,897,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,355,897,693.39/971,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,638.96

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