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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,033.50, 1,456,550.25 and 306,185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,033.50, 1,456,550.25 and 306,185.50 is: 459,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,033.50 : 1,456,550.25 = 306,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,033.50/1,456,550.25 = 306,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,033.50x = 1,456,550.25 × 306,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,033.50x = 445,974,566,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,974,566,571.38/971,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,278.25

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