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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,994.58, 1,460,205.09 and 405,803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,994.58, 1,460,205.09 and 405,803.61 is: 608,377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,994.58 : 1,460,205.09 = 405,803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,994.58/1,460,205.09 = 405,803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,994.58x = 1,460,205.09 × 405,803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,994.58x = 592,556,496,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,556,496,862.38/973,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,377.61

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