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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,708.10, 1,459,115.35 and 404,146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,708.10, 1,459,115.35 and 404,146.69 is: 606,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,708.10 : 1,459,115.35 = 404,146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,708.10/1,459,115.35 = 404,146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,708.10x = 1,459,115.35 × 404,146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,708.10x = 589,696,634,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,696,634,372.54/972,708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,242.14

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