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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,364.80, 1,458,537.60 and 307,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,364.80, 1,458,537.60 and 307,516.80 is: 461,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,364.80 : 1,458,537.60 = 307,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,364.80/1,458,537.60 = 307,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,364.80x = 1,458,537.60 × 307,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,364.80x = 448,524,815,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,524,815,431.68/972,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,272.16

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