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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,674.21, 1,469,683.50 and 447,249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,674.21, 1,469,683.50 and 447,249.06 is: 670,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,674.21 : 1,469,683.50 = 447,249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,674.21/1,469,683.50 = 447,249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,674.21x = 1,469,683.50 × 447,249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,674.21x = 657,314,563,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,314,563,872.51/979,674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,952.20

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