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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,175.14, 1,459,757.40 and 396,796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,175.14, 1,459,757.40 and 396,796.16 is: 595,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,175.14 : 1,459,757.40 = 396,796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,175.14/1,459,757.40 = 396,796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,175.14x = 1,459,757.40 × 396,796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,175.14x = 579,226,130,023.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,226,130,023.41/973,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,192.08

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