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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,934.96, 1,461,172.10 and 405,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,934.96, 1,461,172.10 and 405,583.52 is: 608,487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,934.96 : 1,461,172.10 = 405,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,934.96/1,461,172.10 = 405,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,934.96x = 1,461,172.10 × 405,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,934.96x = 592,627,323,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,627,323,643.79/973,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,487.58

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