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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,099.09, 1,459,914.94 and 468,082.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,099.09, 1,459,914.94 and 468,082.51 is: 702,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,099.09 : 1,459,914.94 = 468,082.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,099.09/1,459,914.94 = 468,082.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,099.09x = 1,459,914.94 × 468,082.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,099.09x = 683,360,654,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,360,654,649.04/973,099.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,251.87

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