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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,106.52, 1,459,799.10 and 299,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,106.52, 1,459,799.10 and 299,244.30 is: 448,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,106.52 : 1,459,799.10 = 299,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,106.52/1,459,799.10 = 299,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,106.52x = 1,459,799.10 × 299,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,106.52x = 436,836,559,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,836,559,820.13/973,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,909.29

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