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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,619.80, 1,463,867.10 and 442,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,619.80, 1,463,867.10 and 442,866.60 is: 664,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,619.80 : 1,463,867.10 = 442,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,619.80/1,463,867.10 = 442,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,619.80x = 1,463,867.10 × 442,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,619.80x = 648,297,845,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,297,845,428.86/975,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,498.45

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