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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,123.70, 1,460,201.40 and 442,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,123.70, 1,460,201.40 and 442,026.60 is: 662,593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,123.70 : 1,460,201.40 = 442,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,123.70/1,460,201.40 = 442,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,123.70x = 1,460,201.40 × 442,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,123.70x = 645,447,860,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,447,860,157.24/974,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,593.32

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