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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,393.96, 1,463,353.92 and 406,586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,393.96, 1,463,353.92 and 406,586.04 is: 609,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,393.96 : 1,463,353.92 = 406,586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,393.96/1,463,353.92 = 406,586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,393.96x = 1,463,353.92 × 406,586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,393.96x = 594,979,275,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,979,275,451.28/975,393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,988.68

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