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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,574.09, 1,460,879.44 and 406,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,574.09, 1,460,879.44 and 406,269.59 is: 608,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,574.09 : 1,460,879.44 = 406,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,574.09/1,460,879.44 = 406,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,574.09x = 1,460,879.44 × 406,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,574.09x = 593,510,882,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,510,882,808.16/974,574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,995.14

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