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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,205.24, 1,462,281.90 and 442,435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,205.24, 1,462,281.90 and 442,435.57 is: 663,414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,205.24 : 1,462,281.90 = 442,435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,205.24/1,462,281.90 = 442,435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,205.24x = 1,462,281.90 × 442,435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,205.24x = 646,965,525,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,965,525,927.18/975,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,414.74

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