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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,876.70, 1,459,319.91 and 439,773.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,876.70, 1,459,319.91 and 439,773.58 is: 659,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,876.70 : 1,459,319.91 = 439,773.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,876.70/1,459,319.91 = 439,773.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,876.70x = 1,459,319.91 × 439,773.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,876.70x = 641,770,341,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,770,341,185.98/972,876.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,662.57

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