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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,209.74, 1,462,288.64 and 442,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,209.74, 1,462,288.64 and 442,440.08 is: 663,421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,209.74 : 1,462,288.64 = 442,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,209.74/1,462,288.64 = 442,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,209.74x = 1,462,288.64 × 442,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,209.74x = 646,975,102,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,975,102,864.69/975,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,421.49

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