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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,998.45, 1,460,997.68 and 973,998.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,998.45, 1,460,997.68 and 973,998.45 is: 1,460,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,998.45 : 1,460,997.68 = 973,998.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,998.45/1,460,997.68 = 973,998.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,998.45x = 1,460,997.68 × 973,998.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,998.45x = 1,423,009,470,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,009,470,903.60/973,998.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,997.68

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