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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,338.08, 1,458,662.64 and 411,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,338.08, 1,458,662.64 and 411,377.44 is: 617,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,338.08 : 1,458,662.64 = 411,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,338.08/1,458,662.64 = 411,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,338.08x = 1,458,662.64 × 411,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,338.08x = 600,060,902,666.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,060,902,666.84/972,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,131.96

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