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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,151.20, 1,455,226.80 and 305,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,151.20, 1,455,226.80 and 305,303.20 is: 457,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,151.20 : 1,455,226.80 = 305,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,151.20/1,455,226.80 = 305,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,151.20x = 1,455,226.80 × 305,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,151.20x = 444,285,398,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,285,398,765.76/970,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,954.80

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