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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,388.99, 1,463,346.44 and 406,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,388.99, 1,463,346.44 and 406,581.04 is: 609,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,388.99 : 1,463,346.44 = 406,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,388.99/1,463,346.44 = 406,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,388.99x = 1,463,346.44 × 406,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,388.99x = 594,968,917,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,968,917,455.50/975,388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,981.17

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