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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,972.88, 1,461,827.06 and 405,624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,972.88, 1,461,827.06 and 405,624.70 is: 607,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,972.88 : 1,461,827.06 = 405,624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,972.88/1,461,827.06 = 405,624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,972.88x = 1,461,827.06 × 405,624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,972.88x = 592,953,162,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,953,162,664.38/975,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,550.86

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