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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,048.20, 1,462,755.36 and 442,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,048.20, 1,462,755.36 and 442,606.68 is: 663,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,048.20 : 1,462,755.36 = 442,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,048.20/1,462,755.36 = 442,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,048.20x = 1,462,755.36 × 442,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,048.20x = 647,425,293,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,425,293,541.81/975,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,993.12

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