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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,020.85, 1,450,531 and 302,172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,020.85, 1,450,531 and 302,172.85 is: 453,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,020.85 : 1,450,531 = 302,172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,020.85/1,450,531 = 302,172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,020.85x = 1,450,531 × 302,172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,020.85x = 438,311,086,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,311,086,283.35/967,020.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,259.19

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