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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,056.68, 1,462,768.08 and 442,615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,056.68, 1,462,768.08 and 442,615.06 is: 664,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,056.68 : 1,462,768.08 = 442,615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,056.68/1,462,768.08 = 442,615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,056.68x = 1,462,768.08 × 442,615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,056.68x = 647,443,181,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,443,181,495.29/975,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,005.69

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