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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,726.62, 1,454,818.89 and 304,878.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,726.62, 1,454,818.89 and 304,878.62 is: 457,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,726.62 : 1,454,818.89 = 304,878.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,726.62/1,454,818.89 = 304,878.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,726.62x = 1,454,818.89 × 304,878.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,726.62x = 443,543,175,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,543,175,533.13/969,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,389.91

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