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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,324.56, 1,458,642.36 and 411,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,324.56, 1,458,642.36 and 411,363.92 is: 617,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,324.56 : 1,458,642.36 = 411,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,324.56/1,458,642.36 = 411,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,324.56x = 1,458,642.36 × 411,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,324.56x = 600,032,831,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,032,831,794.44/972,324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,111.67

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