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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,210.24, 1,462,289.37 and 442,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,210.24, 1,462,289.37 and 442,440.60 is: 663,422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,210.24 : 1,462,289.37 = 442,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,210.24/1,462,289.37 = 442,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,210.24x = 1,462,289.37 × 442,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,210.24x = 646,976,186,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,976,186,236.42/975,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,422.26

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