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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,460.26, 1,460,275.18 and 590,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,460.26, 1,460,275.18 and 590,042.72 is: 883,300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,460.26 : 1,460,275.18 = 590,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,460.26/1,460,275.18 = 590,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,460.26x = 1,460,275.18 × 590,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,460.26x = 861,624,736,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,624,736,205.48/975,460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,300.71

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