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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,707.06, 1,459,113.81 and 404,145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,707.06, 1,459,113.81 and 404,145.66 is: 606,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,707.06 : 1,459,113.81 = 404,145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,707.06/1,459,113.81 = 404,145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,707.06x = 1,459,113.81 × 404,145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,707.06x = 589,694,509,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,694,509,099.42/972,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,240.60

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