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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,337.68, 1,458,662.40 and 411,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,337.68, 1,458,662.40 and 411,377.04 is: 617,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,337.68 : 1,458,662.40 = 411,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,337.68/1,458,662.40 = 411,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,337.68x = 1,458,662.40 × 411,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,337.68x = 600,060,220,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,060,220,471.30/972,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,131.51

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