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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,310.20, 1,462,892.40 and 406,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,310.20, 1,462,892.40 and 406,544.40 is: 609,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,310.20 : 1,462,892.40 = 406,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,310.20/1,462,892.40 = 406,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,310.20x = 1,462,892.40 × 406,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,310.20x = 594,730,713,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,730,713,022.56/975,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,786.21

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