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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,009.80, 1,459,514.70 and 637,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,009.80, 1,459,514.70 and 637,086.60 is: 955,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,009.80 : 1,459,514.70 = 637,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,009.80/1,459,514.70 = 637,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,009.80x = 1,459,514.70 × 637,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,009.80x = 929,837,257,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,837,257,873.02/973,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,629.90

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