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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,258.90, 1,460,697.15 and 442,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,258.90, 1,460,697.15 and 442,034.90 is: 662,738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,258.90 : 1,460,697.15 = 442,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,258.90/1,460,697.15 = 442,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,258.90x = 1,460,697.15 × 442,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,258.90x = 645,679,118,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,679,118,630.54/974,258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,738.74

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