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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,152.70, 1,461,229.05 and 442,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,152.70, 1,461,229.05 and 442,711.70 is: 664,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,152.70 : 1,461,229.05 = 442,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,152.70/1,461,229.05 = 442,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,152.70x = 1,461,229.05 × 442,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,152.70x = 646,903,196,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,903,196,814.89/974,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,067.55

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