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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,875.04, 1,459,162.85 and 324,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,875.04, 1,459,162.85 and 324,462.62 is: 486,644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,875.04 : 1,459,162.85 = 324,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,875.04/1,459,162.85 = 324,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,875.04x = 1,459,162.85 × 324,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,875.04x = 473,443,803,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,443,803,343.26/972,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,644.00

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