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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,053.02, 1,459,916.50 and 404,740.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,053.02, 1,459,916.50 and 404,740.82 is: 607,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,053.02 : 1,459,916.50 = 404,740.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,053.02/1,459,916.50 = 404,740.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,053.02x = 1,459,916.50 × 404,740.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,053.02x = 590,887,801,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,887,801,341.53/973,053.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,251.39

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