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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,710.10, 1,459,118.35 and 404,148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,710.10, 1,459,118.35 and 404,148.69 is: 606,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,710.10 : 1,459,118.35 = 404,148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,710.10/1,459,118.35 = 404,148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,710.10x = 1,459,118.35 × 404,148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,710.10x = 589,700,769,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,700,769,707.46/972,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,245.14

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