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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,996.02, 1,463,502.90 and 407,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,996.02, 1,463,502.90 and 407,229.68 is: 610,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,996.02 : 1,463,502.90 = 407,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,996.02/1,463,502.90 = 407,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,996.02x = 1,463,502.90 × 407,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,996.02x = 595,981,817,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,981,817,646.07/975,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,639.60

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