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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,046.74, 1,457,902.08 and 439,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,046.74, 1,457,902.08 and 439,444.02 is: 659,090.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,046.74 : 1,457,902.08 = 439,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,046.74/1,457,902.08 = 439,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,046.74x = 1,457,902.08 × 439,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,046.74x = 640,666,350,801.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,666,350,801.56/972,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,090.07

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