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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,128.70, 1,460,208.90 and 442,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,128.70, 1,460,208.90 and 442,031.60 is: 662,600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,128.70 : 1,460,208.90 = 442,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,128.70/1,460,208.90 = 442,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,128.70x = 1,460,208.90 × 442,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,128.70x = 645,458,476,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,458,476,401.24/974,128.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,600.82

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