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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,207.24, 1,462,284.89 and 442,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,207.24, 1,462,284.89 and 442,437.58 is: 663,417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,207.24 : 1,462,284.89 = 442,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,207.24/1,462,284.89 = 442,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,207.24x = 1,462,284.89 × 442,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,207.24x = 646,969,788,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,969,788,002.17/975,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,417.74

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