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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,118.24, 1,462,946.48 and 406,766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,118.24, 1,462,946.48 and 406,766.48 is: 610,261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,118.24 : 1,462,946.48 = 406,766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,118.24/1,462,946.48 = 406,766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,118.24x = 1,462,946.48 × 406,766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,118.24x = 595,077,588,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,077,588,064.16/975,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,261.98

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