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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,259.20, 1,457,870.40 and 410,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,259.20, 1,457,870.40 and 410,659.20 is: 615,769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,259.20 : 1,457,870.40 = 410,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,259.20/1,457,870.40 = 410,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,259.20x = 1,457,870.40 × 410,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,259.20x = 598,687,892,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,687,892,167.68/972,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,769.84

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