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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,750.89, 1,462,837.48 and 407,567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,750.89, 1,462,837.48 and 407,567.27 is: 611,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,750.89 : 1,462,837.48 = 407,567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,750.89/1,462,837.48 = 407,567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,750.89x = 1,462,837.48 × 407,567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,750.89x = 596,204,679,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,204,679,566.95/975,750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,021.40

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