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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,261.40, 1,460,414.95 and 405,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,261.40, 1,460,414.95 and 405,034.25 is: 607,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,261.40 : 1,460,414.95 = 405,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,261.40/1,460,414.95 = 405,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,261.40x = 1,460,414.95 × 405,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,261.40x = 591,518,065,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,518,065,647.38/973,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,768.96

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