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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,264.40, 1,460,705.40 and 442,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,264.40, 1,460,705.40 and 442,040.40 is: 662,746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,264.40 : 1,460,705.40 = 442,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,264.40/1,460,705.40 = 442,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,264.40x = 1,460,705.40 × 442,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,264.40x = 645,690,799,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,690,799,298.16/974,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,746.99

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