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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,732, 1,459,104.48 and 307,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,732, 1,459,104.48 and 307,884 is: 461,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,732 : 1,459,104.48 = 307,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,732/1,459,104.48 = 307,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,732x = 1,459,104.48 × 307,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,732x = 449,234,923,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,234,923,720.32/972,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,828.05

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