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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,908.10, 1,458,584.55 and 411,480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,908.10, 1,458,584.55 and 411,480.90 is: 616,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,908.10 : 1,458,584.55 = 411,480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,908.10/1,458,584.55 = 411,480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,908.10x = 1,458,584.55 × 411,480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,908.10x = 600,179,683,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,179,683,360.10/972,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,892.47

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