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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,049.68, 1,462,757.64 and 442,608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,049.68, 1,462,757.64 and 442,608.12 is: 663,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,049.68 : 1,462,757.64 = 442,608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,049.68/1,462,757.64 = 442,608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,049.68x = 1,462,757.64 × 442,608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,049.68x = 647,428,409,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,428,409,056.04/975,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,995.30

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