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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,127.70, 1,460,207.40 and 442,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,127.70, 1,460,207.40 and 442,030.60 is: 662,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,127.70 : 1,460,207.40 = 442,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,127.70/1,460,207.40 = 442,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,127.70x = 1,460,207.40 × 442,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,127.70x = 645,456,353,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,456,353,146.44/974,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,599.32

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