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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,459.35, 1,460,273.83 and 590,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,459.35, 1,460,273.83 and 590,041.80 is: 883,299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,459.35 : 1,460,273.83 = 590,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,459.35/1,460,273.83 = 590,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,459.35x = 1,460,273.83 × 590,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,459.35x = 861,622,594,005.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,622,594,005.08/975,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,299.33

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