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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,003.80, 1,458,005.70 and 440,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,003.80, 1,458,005.70 and 440,562.80 is: 660,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,003.80 : 1,458,005.70 = 440,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,003.80/1,458,005.70 = 440,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,003.80x = 1,458,005.70 × 440,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,003.80x = 642,343,073,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,343,073,607.96/972,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,844.20

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