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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,263.65, 1,460,418.33 and 405,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,263.65, 1,460,418.33 and 405,036.50 is: 607,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,263.65 : 1,460,418.33 = 405,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,263.65/1,460,418.33 = 405,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,263.65x = 1,460,418.33 × 405,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,263.65x = 591,522,721,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,522,721,616.95/973,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,772.34

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