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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,495.46, 1,463,506.17 and 406,687.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,495.46, 1,463,506.17 and 406,687.54 is: 610,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,495.46 : 1,463,506.17 = 406,687.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,495.46/1,463,506.17 = 406,687.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,495.46x = 1,463,506.17 × 406,687.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,495.46x = 595,189,724,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,189,724,052.12/975,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,140.95

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