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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,064.59, 1,458,096.89 and 307,164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,064.59, 1,458,096.89 and 307,164.75 is: 460,747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,064.59 : 1,458,096.89 = 307,164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,064.59/1,458,096.89 = 307,164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,064.59x = 1,458,096.89 × 307,164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,064.59x = 447,875,965,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,875,965,156.80/972,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,747.13

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