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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,091.84, 1,458,137.76 and 307,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,091.84, 1,458,137.76 and 307,192 is: 460,788

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,091.84 : 1,458,137.76 = 307,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,091.84/1,458,137.76 = 307,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,091.84x = 1,458,137.76 × 307,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,091.84x = 447,928,254,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,928,254,769.92/972,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,788

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