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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,361.36, 1,459,788.60 and 412,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,361.36, 1,459,788.60 and 412,106.96 is: 618,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,361.36 : 1,459,788.60 = 412,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,361.36/1,459,788.60 = 412,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,361.36x = 1,459,788.60 × 412,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,361.36x = 601,589,042,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,589,042,188.66/973,361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,053.14

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