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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,052.77, 1,459,916.12 and 404,740.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,052.77, 1,459,916.12 and 404,740.57 is: 607,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,052.77 : 1,459,916.12 = 404,740.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,052.77/1,459,916.12 = 404,740.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,052.77x = 1,459,916.12 × 404,740.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,052.77x = 590,887,282,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,887,282,560.99/973,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,251.02

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