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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,265.68, 1,463,479.92 and 435,480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,265.68, 1,463,479.92 and 435,480.24 is: 653,479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,265.68 : 1,463,479.92 = 435,480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,265.68/1,463,479.92 = 435,480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,265.68x = 1,463,479.92 × 435,480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,265.68x = 637,316,586,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,316,586,796.78/975,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,479.97

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