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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,254.40, 1,460,690.40 and 442,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,254.40, 1,460,690.40 and 442,030.40 is: 662,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,254.40 : 1,460,690.40 = 442,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,254.40/1,460,690.40 = 442,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,254.40x = 1,460,690.40 × 442,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,254.40x = 645,669,561,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,669,561,788.16/974,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,731.99

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