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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,726, 1,459,095.48 and 307,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,726, 1,459,095.48 and 307,878 is: 461,819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,726 : 1,459,095.48 = 307,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,726/1,459,095.48 = 307,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,726x = 1,459,095.48 × 307,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,726x = 449,223,398,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,223,398,191.44/972,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,819.05

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