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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,986.10, 1,450,478.88 and 302,138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,986.10, 1,450,478.88 and 302,138.10 is: 453,207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,986.10 : 1,450,478.88 = 302,138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,986.10/1,450,478.88 = 302,138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,986.10x = 1,450,478.88 × 302,138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,986.10x = 438,244,932,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,244,932,893.33/966,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,207.07

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