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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,906.20, 1,460,859.30 and 442,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,906.20, 1,460,859.30 and 442,465.20 is: 663,697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,906.20 : 1,460,859.30 = 442,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,906.20/1,460,859.30 = 442,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,906.20x = 1,460,859.30 × 442,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,906.20x = 646,379,402,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,379,402,346.36/973,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,697.80

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