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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,260.65, 1,460,413.82 and 405,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,260.65, 1,460,413.82 and 405,033.50 is: 607,767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,260.65 : 1,460,413.82 = 405,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,260.65/1,460,413.82 = 405,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,260.65x = 1,460,413.82 × 405,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,260.65x = 591,516,514,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,516,514,673.49/973,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,767.83

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