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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,206.40, 1,459,809.60 and 308,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,206.40, 1,459,809.60 and 308,358.40 is: 462,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,206.40 : 1,459,809.60 = 308,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,206.40/1,459,809.60 = 308,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,206.40x = 1,459,809.60 × 308,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,206.40x = 450,144,552,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,144,552,560.64/973,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,537.60

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