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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,065.20, 1,461,097.80 and 442,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,065.20, 1,461,097.80 and 442,624.20 is: 663,936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,065.20 : 1,461,097.80 = 442,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,065.20/1,461,097.80 = 442,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,065.20x = 1,461,097.80 × 442,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,065.20x = 646,717,244,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,717,244,846.76/974,065.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,936.30

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