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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,176.14, 1,459,758.90 and 396,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,176.14, 1,459,758.90 and 396,797.16 is: 595,193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,176.14 : 1,459,758.90 = 396,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,176.14/1,459,758.90 = 396,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,176.14x = 1,459,758.90 × 396,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,176.14x = 579,228,185,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,228,185,804.72/973,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,193.57

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