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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,204.24, 1,462,280.40 and 442,434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,204.24, 1,462,280.40 and 442,434.57 is: 663,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,204.24 : 1,462,280.40 = 442,434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,204.24/1,462,280.40 = 442,434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,204.24x = 1,462,280.40 × 442,434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,204.24x = 646,963,399,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,963,399,993.43/975,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,413.24

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