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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,977.33, 1,461,833.87 and 405,629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,977.33, 1,461,833.87 and 405,629.19 is: 607,557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,977.33 : 1,461,833.87 = 405,629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,977.33/1,461,833.87 = 405,629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,977.33x = 1,461,833.87 × 405,629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,977.33x = 592,962,486,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,962,486,574.52/975,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,557.65

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