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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,312.82, 1,459,178.84 and 405,119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,312.82, 1,459,178.84 and 405,119.23 is: 607,349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,312.82 : 1,459,178.84 = 405,119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,312.82/1,459,178.84 = 405,119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,312.82x = 1,459,178.84 × 405,119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,312.82x = 591,141,402,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,141,402,925.95/973,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,349.86

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