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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,149.02, 1,449,223.60 and 301,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,149.02, 1,449,223.60 and 301,301.02 is: 451,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,149.02 : 1,449,223.60 = 301,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,149.02/1,449,223.60 = 301,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,149.02x = 1,449,223.60 × 301,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,149.02x = 436,652,542,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,652,542,359.41/966,149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,951.55

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