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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,999.83, 1,460,212.97 and 405,808.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,999.83, 1,460,212.97 and 405,808.86 is: 608,385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,999.83 : 1,460,212.97 = 405,808.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,999.83/1,460,212.97 = 405,808.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,999.83x = 1,460,212.97 × 405,808.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,999.83x = 592,567,358,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,567,358,683.87/973,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,385.48

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