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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,989.20, 1,462,666.97 and 442,547.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,989.20, 1,462,666.97 and 442,547.65 is: 663,904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,989.20 : 1,462,666.97 = 442,547.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,989.20/1,462,666.97 = 442,547.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,989.20x = 1,462,666.97 × 442,547.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,989.20x = 647,299,830,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,299,830,751.49/974,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,904.61

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