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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,704.60, 1,458,279.30 and 411,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,704.60, 1,458,279.30 and 411,277.40 is: 616,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,704.60 : 1,458,279.30 = 411,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,704.60/1,458,279.30 = 411,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,704.60x = 1,458,279.30 × 411,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,704.60x = 599,757,318,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,757,318,977.82/972,704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,587.32

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