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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,781.55, 1,460,672.33 and 600,015.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,781.55, 1,460,672.33 and 600,015.15 is: 900,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,781.55 : 1,460,672.33 = 600,015.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,781.55/1,460,672.33 = 600,015.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,781.55x = 1,460,672.33 × 600,015.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,781.55x = 876,425,524,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,425,524,185.72/973,781.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,022.73

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