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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,607.40, 1,462,973.70 and 442,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,607.40, 1,462,973.70 and 442,854.20 is: 664,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,607.40 : 1,462,973.70 = 442,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,607.40/1,462,973.70 = 442,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,607.40x = 1,462,973.70 × 442,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,607.40x = 647,884,047,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,884,047,534.54/975,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,082.75

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