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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,993.20, 1,462,672.96 and 442,551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,993.20, 1,462,672.96 and 442,551.66 is: 663,910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,993.20 : 1,462,672.96 = 442,551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,993.20/1,462,672.96 = 442,551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,993.20x = 1,462,672.96 × 442,551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,993.20x = 647,308,346,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,308,346,485.11/974,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,910.63

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