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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,387.99, 1,463,344.94 and 406,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,387.99, 1,463,344.94 and 406,580.04 is: 609,979.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,387.99 : 1,463,344.94 = 406,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,387.99/1,463,344.94 = 406,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,387.99x = 1,463,344.94 × 406,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,387.99x = 594,966,849,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,966,849,141.92/975,387.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,979.68

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