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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,214.74, 1,462,296.14 and 442,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,214.74, 1,462,296.14 and 442,445.08 is: 663,428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,214.74 : 1,462,296.14 = 442,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,214.74/1,462,296.14 = 442,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,214.74x = 1,462,296.14 × 442,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,214.74x = 646,985,732,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,985,732,645.99/975,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,428.99

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