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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,850.60, 1,458,498.30 and 411,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,850.60, 1,458,498.30 and 411,423.40 is: 616,806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,850.60 : 1,458,498.30 = 411,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,850.60/1,458,498.30 = 411,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,850.60x = 1,458,498.30 × 411,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,850.60x = 600,060,329,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,060,329,480.22/972,850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,806.25

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