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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,905.90, 1,460,858.85 and 637,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,905.90, 1,460,858.85 and 637,982.70 is: 956,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,905.90 : 1,460,858.85 = 637,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,905.90/1,460,858.85 = 637,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,905.90x = 1,460,858.85 × 637,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,905.90x = 932,002,673,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,002,673,441.90/973,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,974.05

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