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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,992.73, 1,458,639.99 and 403,374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,992.73, 1,458,639.99 and 403,374.35 is: 605,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,992.73 : 1,458,639.99 = 403,374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,992.73/1,458,639.99 = 403,374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,992.73x = 1,458,639.99 × 403,374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,992.73x = 588,377,954,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,377,954,426.50/971,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,331.64

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