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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,977, 1,453,478.46 and 304,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,977, 1,453,478.46 and 304,129 is: 456,197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,977 : 1,453,478.46 = 304,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,977/1,453,478.46 = 304,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,977x = 1,453,478.46 × 304,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,977x = 442,044,950,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,044,950,561.34/968,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,197.57

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