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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,022.80, 1,458,034.20 and 440,581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,022.80, 1,458,034.20 and 440,581.80 is: 660,872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,022.80 : 1,458,034.20 = 440,581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,022.80/1,458,034.20 = 440,581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,022.80x = 1,458,034.20 × 440,581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,022.80x = 642,383,332,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,383,332,297.56/972,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,872.70

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