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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,631.81, 1,460,136.04 and 325,068.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,631.81, 1,460,136.04 and 325,068.75 is: 487,499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,631.81 : 1,460,136.04 = 325,068.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,631.81/1,460,136.04 = 325,068.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,631.81x = 1,460,136.04 × 325,068.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,631.81x = 474,644,596,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,644,596,540.08/973,631.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,499.06

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