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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,120.74, 1,462,950.23 and 406,768.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,120.74, 1,462,950.23 and 406,768.98 is: 610,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,120.74 : 1,462,950.23 = 406,768.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,120.74/1,462,950.23 = 406,768.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,120.74x = 1,462,950.23 × 406,768.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,120.74x = 595,082,770,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,082,770,814.02/975,120.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,265.73

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