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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,722.40, 1,463,146.20 and 442,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,722.40, 1,463,146.20 and 442,969.20 is: 664,255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,722.40 : 1,463,146.20 = 442,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,722.40/1,463,146.20 = 442,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,722.40x = 1,463,146.20 × 442,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,722.40x = 648,128,701,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,128,701,697.04/975,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,255.22

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