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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,726.68, 1,470,042 and 447,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,726.68, 1,470,042 and 447,410.88 is: 671,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,726.68 : 1,470,042 = 447,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,726.68/1,470,042 = 447,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,726.68x = 1,470,042 × 447,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,726.68x = 657,712,784,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,712,784,856.96/979,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,322.73

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