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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,206.24, 1,462,283.40 and 442,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,206.24, 1,462,283.40 and 442,436.58 is: 663,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,206.24 : 1,462,283.40 = 442,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,206.24/1,462,283.40 = 442,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,206.24x = 1,462,283.40 × 442,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,206.24x = 646,967,666,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,967,666,486.77/975,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,416.25

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