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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,312.45, 1,459,178.27 and 405,118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,312.45, 1,459,178.27 and 405,118.85 is: 607,349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,312.45 : 1,459,178.27 = 405,118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,312.45/1,459,178.27 = 405,118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,312.45x = 1,459,178.27 × 405,118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,312.45x = 591,140,628,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,140,628,164.88/973,312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,349.29

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